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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CS06JLS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Dec 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,615 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026 16 Jun 20262 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,616 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- TPMS illuminated
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect fractured on previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- TPMS illuminated
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,511 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped down
- Rear exhaust shield loose
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped down
- Rear exhaust shield loose
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,127 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Heat shield loose
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,551 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))
8 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r18 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,586 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,911 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling part of vehicle but only due to suspension movement not at time of test.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling part of vehicle but only due to suspension movement not at time of test.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,436 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes slightly corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,978 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018 16 Jun 202630 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40-18 (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,963 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Emissions not detected
25 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Emissions not detected
- advise rear no plate insecure
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,851 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,769 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015 16 Jun 202629 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014 16 Jun 202629 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,115 MI
16 Jun 20261 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,961 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,245 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 16 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,193 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,769 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2010 16 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!
CS06JLS was registered on 2006-03-15
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