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LS56DFX
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS56DFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 204,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension arm bushes perished and worn
- corrosion on vehicle floor pan and protection covers fitted
- slight play inside steering rack
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 199,751 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 199,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 194,584 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 194,584 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 191,714 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- steering lock warning on dashboard
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 191,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- steering lock warning on dashboard
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 188,504 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside 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))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 188,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,520 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 177,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Front 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))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,363 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,225 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn very low on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- steering lock light on
- Front number plate damaged
14 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn very low on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- steering lock light on
- Front number plate damaged
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,594 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,103 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,671 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 7 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,840 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,302 MI
7 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,302 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20265 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,013 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011 7 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,152 MI
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LS56DFX was registered on 2006-12-19
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