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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS06GTF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,988 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower fog light broken.
- 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower fog lamp broken
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake wear light on.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake wear light on
- Offside Front Lower fog lamp broken
- Rear 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))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,546 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 6 Jun 202610 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,207 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
9 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,243 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019 6 Jun 20269 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,248 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,759 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,314 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,156 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,739 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,945 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202623 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,151 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202618 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,616 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,943 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,555 MI
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LS06GTF was registered on 2006-06-09
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