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OV06LRO
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration OV06LRO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 229,272 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- bonnet release lever damaged
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 229,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- bonnet release lever damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 225,966 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wearing on inner edge
- slight leak on exhaust flexi pipe
- n/s/f and both jacking mount rubbers missing
- both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 225,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wearing on inner edge
- slight leak on exhaust flexi pipe
- n/s/f and both jacking mount rubbers missing
- both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 218,801 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 214,257 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 214,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 210,097 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 197,632 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 183,769 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- high level stop lamp inop.
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 169,466 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front tyre wearing edges
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,766 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 149,412 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,779 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 132,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
6 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,523 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,602 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,112 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 27 Jun 20262 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,243 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,243 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,366 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV06LRO was registered on 2006-04-13
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