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LS56VVO
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS56VVO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 11 Jan 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
17
Passes
2
Failures
89.47%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 197,629 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Struts slightly worn (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre pressure monitor warning system TPMS (Red) light on
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Bonnet struts slightly worn
- Offside Front Upper Headlamp unit temporary fixing repair, unit secured
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Jacking block pad missing at time the test
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OSF & NSF Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,405 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,139 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- bonnet secondary catch seized
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- bonnet secondary catch seized
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,732 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- bonnet safety catch sticking
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,432 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,043 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,454 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,593 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,963 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
23 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,866 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,598 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016 6 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,884 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,662 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014 6 Jun 202628 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,224 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,754 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 6 Jun 202617 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,268 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,567 MI
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LS56VVO was registered on 2006-12-06
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