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AX55HWL
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration AX55HWL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 174,820 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
10 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 172,795 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,217 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2025Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer back plate touching disc Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
23 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 166,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer back plate touching disc Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,288 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn on inner edge close to cord + inner sidewall soft (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Mirror cap missing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake only just met requirements 16%
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake only just met requirements 16%
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn on inner edge close to cord + inner sidewall soft (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Mirror cap missing
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,522 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both sides o/s & n/s (1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,412 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021 14 Jun 202615 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,808 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres close to limit
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,300 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,100 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018 14 Jun 20267 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,894 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and wearing through middle 205/55r16rf (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing through middle 205/55r16rf (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,894 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing through middle 205/55r16rf (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and wearing through middle 205/55r16rf (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,250 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,537 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015 14 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,318 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,699 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,646 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
14 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,850 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2011 14 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,688 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,901 MI
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AX55HWL was registered on 2006-02-28
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