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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX55CFY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 190,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. complete wheel and tyre incorrect size (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged shroud is missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,519 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 184,518 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,056 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear wiper blade split
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front engine under tray damaged and loose
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 168,199 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,629 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,629 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,110 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019 14 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,246 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,873 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017 14 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,529 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 14 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,935 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 14 Jun 202612 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,956 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 14 Jun 202618 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,774 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,146 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012 14 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,939 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 14 Jun 202616 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,206 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AX55CFY was registered on 2006-01-31
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