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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS56VCA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Oct 2020
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,910 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,495 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Brake sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) 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
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
19 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,311 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2019 7 Jun 20266 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,938 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 7 Jun 20265 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,485 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,096 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016 7 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,337 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 7 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,898 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014 7 Jun 20264 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,507 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013 7 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,649 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,721 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 7 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 20,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS56VCA was registered on 2006-12-21
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