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OV06RHU
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV06RHU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 Jun 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 257,139 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody has surface rust
15 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 257,139 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody has surface rust
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 243,257 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 243,257 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 223,698 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and sill covers fitted and wet test rain
- parking brake 16%
- Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 214,321 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- under trays and sill covers fitted
- parking brake 17%
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 199,657 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays and sill covers fitted
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 199,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken lense (4.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 183,625 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,636 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,733 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively COUPLING PERISHING (6.1.7 (c) (i))
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,199 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear drive coupling cracking
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
18 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear drive coupling cracking
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear height adjustment on n/s rear axle assy snapped and inoperable
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,923 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017 26 Jun 202615 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,969 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,693 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 26 Jun 202617 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,203 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 26 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,516 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013 26 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,313 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,952 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,761 MI
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OV06RHU was registered on 2006-05-01
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