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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS56MZW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 17 Feb 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,978 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,179 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted obscuring inspection
- Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted obscuring inspection
- Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,656 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged run/flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,161 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded at ends, coated in protective coating (3.6.B.2c)
- rear wiper u/s
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
9 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulging (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall,bulging (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom of hub (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded at ends, coated in protective coating (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit screw in tyre,leaking (4.1.E.1)
- rear wiper u/s
- tyre pressure warning illuminated
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,258 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 141,320 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 141,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,228 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016 4 Jun 202610 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,662 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015 4 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,388 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,507 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013 4 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,891 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 4 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,976 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011 4 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
10 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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LS56MZW was registered on 2006-12-13
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