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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GU56BPZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,428 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,565 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear 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))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,404 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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))
22 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,795 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,173 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020 25 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,632 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2018 25 Jun 202623 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,853 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,446 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016 25 Jun 202629 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,438 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,834 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014 25 Jun 202618 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,023 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013 25 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,361 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012 25 Jun 202610 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,628 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011 25 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,407 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 25 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!
GU56BPZ was registered on 2006-09-01
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