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LS56VBM
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration LS56VBM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 251,303 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear boot hinge damaged but secure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 244,609 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 244,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 232,193 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 216,496 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 216,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 200,235 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 200,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 182,909 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 165,992 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 165,992 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 148,963 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 148,963 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,834 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
16 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 108,305 MI
6 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,305 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202617 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,483 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202616 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,404 MI
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LS56VBM was registered on 2006-12-15
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