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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AY06LPX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 22 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 146,152 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 146,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,079 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026 17 Mar 20258 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,901 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,391 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,896 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2022 1 Dec 20218 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,521 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021 8 Dec 202029 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,707 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,005 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019 11 Dec 201818 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,201 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019 18 Jan 201815 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,226 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017 15 Dec 201631 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,579 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016 31 Dec 201530 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,984 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,984 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,382 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014 5 Dec 201329 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,857 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013 20 Nov 201220 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,857 MI
20 Nov 201219 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,558 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012 19 Dec 201119 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,558 MI
19 Dec 201115 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,036 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011 15 Dec 201014 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
19 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,582 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AY06LPX was registered on 2006-06-06
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