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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS56JMX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 226,372 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 218,019 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 209,759 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 197,636 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2023Advisory 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))
15 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 197,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 191,983 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022 7 Jun 202627 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,405 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake just makes requirered effort
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,757 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,757 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,901 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019 7 Jun 202629 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,085 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- general condition represents age of vehicle
29 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,085 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- general condition represents age of vehicle
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,539 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017 7 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,193 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
31 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,874 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015 7 Jun 20265 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,187 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014 7 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,800 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,654 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,779 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 7 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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LS56JMX was registered on 2006-12-01
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