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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV56JBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 25 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,385 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,601 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,760 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,716 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,745 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023 2 Jul 202618 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,045 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022 2 Jul 202626 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,854 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,854 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,441 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,357 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018 2 Jul 202627 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,369 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017 2 Jul 202617 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,236 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2016 2 Jul 202621 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,891 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016 2 Jul 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,966 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,421 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014 2 Jul 202626 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,460 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 2 Jul 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,010 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012 2 Jul 202628 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,542 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011 2 Jul 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,588 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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OV56JBU was registered on 2006-10-09
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