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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration CE06ZBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,338 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025 17 Jun 20268 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,952 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2025 17 Jun 20267 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,619 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024 17 Jun 20266 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,553 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,770 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022 17 Jun 202610 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,646 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021 17 Jun 202611 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,126 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,023 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019 17 Jun 202619 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,514 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018 17 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,642 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018 17 Jun 202615 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,854 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017 17 Jun 202615 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,854 MI
17 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,080 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017 17 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,939 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 17 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,234 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 17 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,692 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 17 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,723 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 17 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,172 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012 17 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,432 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2011 17 Jun 202623 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,501 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010 17 Jun 202620 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,639 MI
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CE06ZBU was registered on 2006-03-20
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