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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GU56BVM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 06 Oct 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,221 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre size front 225/40 r18 rear 255/35 r18
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s very (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,658 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017 25 Jun 20266 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,994 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016 25 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,544 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2016 25 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,058 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,895 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,657 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013 25 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,002 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
27 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,613 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011 25 Jun 202621 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,471 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 25 Jun 202621 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
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GU56BVM was registered on 2006-09-01
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