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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LR06FVT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,930 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coolant leak ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 169,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,873 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
- Front 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside 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 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,873 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside 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))
28 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,656 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,656 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,369 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive also slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,071 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,506 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Blade beam. (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,405 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak Rocker cover area/Sump area also. ()
- Brake warning lamp displayed.
18 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear sensor. (1.9.2a)
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear sensor. (1.9.2a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake warning lamp displayed.
- Oil leak Rocker cover area/Sump area also. ()
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,245 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,088 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 8 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,265 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory 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)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,672 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 8 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,852 MI
8 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,852 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 8 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,934 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,934 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,710 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,941 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011Advisory 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)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,762 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LR06FVT was registered on 2006-04-13
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