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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT55AVC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 28 Jan 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,899 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear brake light lens damaged
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
28 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 170,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking Tank pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake light lens damaged
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 170,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake needs adjusting
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,767 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,347 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,555 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear brake retaining clips missing
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,555 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake retaining clips missing
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,999 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing
- Offside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing
- Offside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,119 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,116 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019 19 Jun 202615 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,724 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018 19 Jun 202613 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,257 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017 19 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,641 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 19 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,989 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 19 Jun 20262 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,294 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202612 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,537 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011 19 Jun 202612 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,755 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2010 19 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!
HT55AVC was registered on 2006-02-09
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