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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AV06FFG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 11 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,894 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- chip in windscreen
- Rear Outer arches corroded
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,172 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Stone chips in windscreen
2 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,969 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Stone chips in windscreen
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,179 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,289 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,417 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,002 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,847 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,134 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
8 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,430 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Hazard warning switch deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
- Hazard warning switch deteriorated
3 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,538 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,170 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,163 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,526 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,037 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,150 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,215 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AV06FFG was registered on 2006-03-16
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