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LA55FWU
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LA55FWU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 188,085 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 188,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 180,260 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,882 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025 10 Jun 202629 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 175,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,544 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,545 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,545 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,317 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,729 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats on rear seat. ()
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,142 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,942 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,631 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202630 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,955 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,394 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202614 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,815 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202614 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,815 MI
10 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,838 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014 10 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,981 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 10 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,775 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 10 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,699 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011 10 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,999 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,999 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LA55FWU was registered on 2006-02-14
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