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AV06MVP
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AV06MVP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Jan 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,254 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 156,254 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,298 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers at mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,343 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in steering column
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- TPMS light on
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,539 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
11 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Upper joint under bonnet (2.2.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,358 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,210 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2020 13 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,900 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,124 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,935 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front small stone chips in windscreen
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,134 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,654 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,177 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,278 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,389 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 13 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,146 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,503 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV06MVP was registered on 2006-03-30
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