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LS56HBJ
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration LS56HBJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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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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47 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,264 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,526 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,164 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,722 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,438 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake efforts to both rear brakes are poor. requires adjustment
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust system CATALYTIC COVERTER is slow to clear! see emissions printout
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,346 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel flap seal is cracking.
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,653 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,465 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202631 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,651 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,070 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017 6 Jun 202618 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,927 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016 6 Jun 202619 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,725 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 6 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,303 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2015 6 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,057 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014 6 Jun 20264 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,851 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202629 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,424 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 6 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,768 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011 6 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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LS56HBJ was registered on 2006-12-22
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