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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV06RHJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,455 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
- rear subframe heavy rust
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear subframe heavy rust
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,816 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear subframe heavy rust
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear subframe heavy rust
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,935 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
- rear subframe heavy rust
- front window s tinted
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 3mm,pershing (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,132 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s front (3.2 (b) (i))
- Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s front (3.2 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,170 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,550 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,393 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021 26 Jun 20264 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,548 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020 26 Jun 202629 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s front (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,621 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing o/s rear top arm (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,355 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018 26 Jun 20263 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,079 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front side windows tinted
- Offside Rear shocker damper perishing
5 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,543 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016 26 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,735 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,047 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,312 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013 26 Jun 20265 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,051 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,334 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011 26 Jun 20269 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,179 MI
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OV06RHJ was registered on 2006-04-23
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