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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML06JWM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Dec 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 344,285 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Bush Casing Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Inner Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Inner Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 344,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Lower Arm Front Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Bush Casing Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Inner Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Inner Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 340,463 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 335,862 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 335,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 330,794 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 22 Jun 202616 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 330,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 326,612 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 316,986 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 293,409 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- under tray fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 270,048 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018 22 Jun 202630 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 232,713 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017 22 Jun 202615 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 205,024 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 22 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 191,732 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 165,716 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014 22 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,337 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 126,003 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,003 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,428 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 22 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,329 MI
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ML06JWM was registered on 2006-04-25
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