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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration CD56MED
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,022 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,315 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025 17 Jun 20266 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,156 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023 17 Jun 202620 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,988 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022 17 Jun 20265 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,806 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- front suspension arm bushes worn
22 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,873 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019 17 Jun 202628 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,159 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- o/s/f shocker misting slightly
28 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,159 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- o/s/f shocker misting slightly
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,268 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3k (3.5.1g)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,136 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
3 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,374 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2015 17 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,982 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,810 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,382 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012 17 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,120 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 17 Jun 202616 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,806 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CD56MED was registered on 2006-09-26
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