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LS56DVW
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS56DVW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,034 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,645 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,235 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023 7 Jun 202620 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,394 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- TPMS is on
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear brake wear sensor not fitted in the pad
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,314 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad sensor broken & not fitted in the pad.
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad sensor broken & not fitted in the pad.
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bold inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,122 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad warning wire damaged and no longer clipped into the brake pad.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,122 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad warning wire damaged and no longer clipped into the brake pad.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
27 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,203 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- tpms lamp on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
2 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,352 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
- Under-trays obscure components.
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (3.6.B.4d)
2 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,352 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (3.6.B.4d)
- Under-trays obscure components.
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
23 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,745 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
23 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,861 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under vehicle covers restrict under vehicle checks.
28 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under vehicle covers restrict under vehicle checks.
2 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,441 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2016 7 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,310 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,856 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,241 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,723 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202615 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,224 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2011 7 Jun 20269 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,517 MI
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LS56DVW was registered on 2006-11-20
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