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OV56BCE
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration OV56BCE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 21 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 162,782 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- All underbody and components corroded
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- All underbody covers fitted
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 162,782 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- All underbody and components corroded
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- All underbody covers fitted
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,404 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 154,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill behind arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,950 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,281 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,423 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes covered in grease
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear brake pipes covered in grease
- tyre pressure monitoring light on pre 2006
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,266 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside registration plate bulb holder damaged - not deemed insecure
- Offside front brake pipe poorly replaced/repaired
- Nearside Rear 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 Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Centre exhaust bracket bolt broken/corroded away
- Both Offside & Nearside rear inner sill ends slightly corroded
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,489 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020 3 Jul 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,641 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019 3 Jul 202610 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,791 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers obscuring view of some components
- under shields obscuring view of some components
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,791 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- under shields obscuring view of some components
- engine covers obscuring view of some components
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,828 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,853 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016 3 Jul 20261 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,117 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015 3 Jul 20262 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,877 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014 3 Jul 202611 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,498 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,658 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,336 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 3 Jul 202624 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,151 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,703 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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OV56BCE was registered on 2006-09-23
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