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LS06XAD
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
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- Registration LS06XAD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,999 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,455 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,333 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear subframe front mounting bushes perished
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front vehicle jacking point block missing
- Offside Front door lock / central locking fault
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights/inner outer / upper and lower/on boot (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light / upper ,lower (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear subframe front mounting bushes perished
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front vehicle jacking point block missing
- Offside Front door lock / central locking fault
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear subframe mount bush worn
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,608 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S&N/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,420 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components areas slightly corroded
- under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,059 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
- under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components areas slightly corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,710 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components areas slightly corroded
- under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,224 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,031 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
- oil leak
13 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,796 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
- oil leak
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner walls (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,796 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
- oil leak
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner walls (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,981 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016 9 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,164 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 9 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,710 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 9 Jun 20264 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,156 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2013 9 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,490 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012 9 Jun 202616 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,534 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011 9 Jun 202615 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,418 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2010 9 Jun 20265 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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LS06XAD was registered on 2006-06-08
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