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FM06BPV
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration FM06BPV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
19 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,486 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Over thread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,222 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,204 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,955 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,656 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,568 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,492 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019 4 Jun 20264 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,714 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- hand brake warning light on
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre size 255/40 r17
- hand brake warning light on
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,007 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 255 / 40 / 17 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,100 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,443 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 4 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,012 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014 4 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,012 MI
4 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,931 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 4 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,445 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 4 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,468 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011 4 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,028 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010 4 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,028 MI
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FM06BPV was registered on 2006-06-28
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