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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FM06MLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + tyre flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,297 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,971 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2020 4 Jun 202614 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity inner bulb inop (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable due to being a run flat tyre ()
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,264 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- wipers worn
- offside inner side light in-op
- engine management light on at time of test
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
6 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- wipers worn
- offside inner side light in-op
- engine management light on at time of test
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,289 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up but secure (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak ()
21 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,733 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016 4 Jun 202616 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (8.2.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (8.2.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,974 MI
4 Jun 202613 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,974 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2015 4 Jun 20264 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,608 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,608 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,101 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
4 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,101 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,515 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,085 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2011 4 Jun 202628 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,385 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FM06MLU was registered on 2006-06-23
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