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LS56JWC
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS56JWC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 211,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 202,507 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 202,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,804 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 190,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,396 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,667 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,790 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020 7 Jun 202621 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,713 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,256 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 139,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,755 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,243 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,904 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,904 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,811 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 7 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,346 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,732 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202626 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,377 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,360 MI
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LS56JWC was registered on 2006-12-07
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