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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GD56EWA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expired 20 Mar 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,586 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,780 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,780 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,148 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024 25 Jun 202623 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,089 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023 25 Jun 20262 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,505 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,907 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,410 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020 25 Jun 202631 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,814 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019 25 Jun 202624 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,908 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018 25 Jun 202624 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,908 MI
25 Jun 20263 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,932 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017 25 Jun 202628 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,798 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016 25 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,587 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015 25 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,248 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014 25 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,725 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,091 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 25 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,490 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 25 Jun 202622 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,482 MI
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GD56EWA was registered on 2006-10-27
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