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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FV06DME
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jan 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,291 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,976 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,261 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,547 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 5 Jun 202614 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,680 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,902 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,179 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018 5 Jun 202623 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,923 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken upper brackets (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,108 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,438 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,245 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,245 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,393 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,449 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012 5 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,379 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,270 MI
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FV06DME was registered on 2006-05-18
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