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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LD06EFS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,979 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 154,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,704 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear sub frame wax oiled
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,497 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,703 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023 31 Oct 20229 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,075 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,065 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,384 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,587 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,787 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2018Advisory 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)
- Front Tyres wearing on the inside edge
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,749 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,292 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 9 May 20158 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,918 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 8 Feb 201329 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,754 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,182 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,762 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011 4 Jun 201028 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,028 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LD06EFS was registered on 2006-03-21
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