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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP06FZJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 22 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,682 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2026 5 Jun 202619 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,013 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2025 5 Jun 202623 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,530 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,140 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,921 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,278 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,423 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked
- propshaft coupling bush worn
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- propshaft coupling bush worn
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,428 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,244 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 5 Jun 202631 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,709 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 5 Jun 202625 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- slight oil leak from rocker cover
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,157 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,284 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 5 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,553 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,594 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 5 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,995 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,131 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 5 Jun 202618 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,438 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010 5 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!
FP06FZJ was registered on 2006-04-22
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