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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT06HLF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 24 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,549 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- full lenth undertrays fitted unable to inspect some items
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above diff corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at sub frame both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer egde (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,532 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,278 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,793 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear road wheel stiff to rotate
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear road wheel stiff to rotate
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,554 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 148,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,765 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,888 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r and front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR VARIOUS COMPONENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F AND N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,361 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r, front to o/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
18 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,409 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- nsf tyre worn at edge
- nsf brake pad wire insecure
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,377 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017 21 Jun 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,178 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- prop shaft coupling bush split
- under trays fitted blocking view to some items
- engine covers fitted blocking view to some items
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,178 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted blocking view to some items
- under trays fitted blocking view to some items
- prop shaft coupling bush split
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,769 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,429 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 21 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,265 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 21 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,807 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013 21 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
22 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,080 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 21 Jun 202623 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,262 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011 21 Jun 202622 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,748 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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HT06HLF was registered on 2006-07-31
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