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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS06LMV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,230 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,486 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025 6 Jun 202620 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,765 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024 6 Jun 202624 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,980 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,302 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2022 6 Jun 202614 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,489 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- pad wear warning lamp inop and no indicators fitted to pads
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- pad wear warning lamp inop and no indicators fitted to pads
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,271 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 91v (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,086 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder 2055516 91Y (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder 2055516 91Y (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,348 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,997 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016 6 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,765 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015 6 Jun 202617 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,290 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202613 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,572 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 6 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,638 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2012 6 Jun 20266 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,138 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,494 MI
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LS06LMV was registered on 2006-06-23
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