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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LA55NKA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 157,743 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,309 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,583 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,391 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,186 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,802 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,802 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,954 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory 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 (1.1.11 (c))
17 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,333 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020 6 Jun 20263 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,089 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,186 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018 6 Jun 20269 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,100 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,957 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2016 6 Jun 202612 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,681 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015 6 Jun 202610 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,597 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,939 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,802 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,639 MI
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LA55NKA was registered on 2006-12-02
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