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GU56BVE
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GU56BVE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 20 Jul 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,878 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Intercooler damp
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount insecure and bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Intercooler damp
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insecure and starting to foul suspension components (1.6 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,659 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,862 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp retaining clip broken headlamp is secure.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front headlamp retaining clip broken headlamp is secure.
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,536 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear wheels sound slightly rough when rotated / Possibly rear diff related
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Head light retaining clips broken but not insecure
- Offside Front Head light retaining clips broken but not insecure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose bush (pressed into hub carrier) for spring seat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose bush (pressed into hub carrier) for spring seat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Head light retaining clips broken but not insecure
- Nearside Front Head light retaining clips broken but not insecure
- Both rear wheels sound slightly rough when rotated / Possibly rear diff related
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,522 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front jacking pads missing
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Under tray fitted
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Both front discs pitted
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,691 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,491 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2016 26 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,341 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,860 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014 26 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,402 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,239 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,789 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202626 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,789 MI
26 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,534 MI
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GU56BVE was registered on 2006-09-01
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