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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration CE06ZBC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,458 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached Support bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached Support bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,668 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,157 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024 17 Jun 20261 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,157 MI
17 Jun 20269 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,707 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,120 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022 17 Jun 20267 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,266 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,821 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020 17 Jun 202620 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,869 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019 17 Jun 202622 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,826 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,099 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017 17 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,060 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 17 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,696 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 17 Jun 202621 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,310 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 17 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,698 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013 17 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,590 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 17 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,486 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011 17 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,483 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010 17 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CE06ZBC was registered on 2006-03-25
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