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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML06YVJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Aug 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,111 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Signs of fuel stain on fuel tank, same side as filler, suspect fuel has been spilt at some point.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter moving on shaft (small end) but still prevents ingress of dirt/water. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Both reversing lamps inoperative.
- Offside Rear Signs of fuel stain on fuel tank, same side as filler, suspect fuel has been spilt at some point.
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter moving on shaft (small end) but still prevents ingress of dirt/water. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,744 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,016 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,110 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
19 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,307 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,488 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,469 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,232 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,513 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 18 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,251 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 18 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,065 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 18 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,751 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 18 Jun 20264 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,663 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 18 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,446 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 18 Jun 20262 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,459 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 18 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML06YVJ was registered on 2006-04-26
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