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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AF56PXR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 01 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,363 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All and Brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))
- All suspension comp sub frames and sills corroded age related
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,331 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- TPMS warning on dash
31 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,991 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024 14 Jun 20262 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,225 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear slight bind from parking brake
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))
2 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear slight bind from parking brake
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,513 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,790 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,068 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020 14 Jun 20267 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,514 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019 14 Jun 20264 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 31,358 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018 14 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,739 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear tyres cracking on sidewall
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,772 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 18,309 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 14 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 15,040 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202621 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,344 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 14 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,011 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 14 Jun 202616 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 8,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 5,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 14 Jun 202625 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 3,014 MI
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AF56PXR was registered on 2006-09-01
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