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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AF56PXJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 22 Aug 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 193,470 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,052 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective rev lights on with all the time (4.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 177,775 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 177,775 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 175,502 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 175,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,480 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in the steering & front suspension arms
- Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
- Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,691 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake discs are slightly scored NSR & OSR
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'
- Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
1 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,722 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Engine covers & under trays are fitted
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,558 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres cracking on inner side walls
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 131,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres cracking on inner side walls
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,559 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015 14 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,606 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,606 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,328 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 14 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,748 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 14 Jun 202624 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,263 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 14 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,991 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF56PXJ was registered on 2006-09-04
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