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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS06SOC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 192,177 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 192,177 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,211 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,211 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both at calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,430 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,857 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) 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))
- Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,044 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front windscreen chipped in zone A
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,492 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020 7 Jun 202612 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position light working 50%
- Tyre pressure warning indicator lit
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,822 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019 7 Jun 20269 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,530 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018 7 Jun 202611 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,362 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017 7 Jun 202613 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,276 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016 7 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,587 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015 7 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,450 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014 7 Jun 202613 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,890 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2013 7 Jun 20269 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,748 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2011 7 Jun 202622 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,953 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS06SOC was registered on 2006-06-30
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