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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AF56PYB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Apr 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 234,834 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 223,411 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 213,518 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 213,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner/outer (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 203,294 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,514 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,243 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,021 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019 14 Jun 202614 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018 14 Jun 202614 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,209 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017 14 Jun 202622 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,995 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,415 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 14 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,560 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 14 Jun 202613 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,011 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2013 14 Jun 20263 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,529 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 14 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011 14 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,705 MI
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AF56PYB was registered on 2006-09-06
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