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LS56DFU
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LS56DFU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 01 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
2 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 102,546 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,090 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,585 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025Advisory 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))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,725 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,891 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,435 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,902 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake flexi hose cracking
- Front brake discs in poor condition
3 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs in poor condition
- Offside Front brake flexi hose cracking
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,140 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019 7 Jun 20264 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,140 MI
7 Jun 202617 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,016 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018 7 Jun 20263 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,060 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner And Outer Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner And Outer Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner And Outer Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner And Outer Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,802 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,343 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015 7 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,481 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 7 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,517 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,619 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,097 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LS56DFU was registered on 2006-12-07
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