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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LM56PBX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,052 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2026 8 Jun 202625 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,052 MI
8 Jun 202626 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,771 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025 8 Jun 202621 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,820 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,128 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2022 8 Jun 202618 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,561 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2021 8 Jun 202615 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,570 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,539 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019 8 Jun 202626 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,614 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,869 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,295 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016 8 Jun 202612 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,099 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,964 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,627 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,749 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012 8 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,284 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011 8 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,941 MI
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LM56PBX was registered on 2006-09-07
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