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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CE06ZBV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 15 Dec 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,702 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear sub frame strengthening brackets badly corroded.
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Both rear sub frame strengthening brackets badly corroded.
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,501 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,166 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspectioin
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 48,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 91w runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspectioin
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,573 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Unable to fully check brake pipes underguard fitted
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,989 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper seized (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,943 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some components.
2 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 46,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some components.
21 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,547 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,049 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 17 Jun 202613 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,175 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,433 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 17 Jun 202612 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,908 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 17 Jun 202612 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 28,908 MI
17 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,480 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014 17 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,701 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013 17 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,706 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 17 Jun 20264 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,229 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 17 Jun 20263 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,635 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 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!
CE06ZBV was registered on 2006-03-15
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