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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV56NXR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,564 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,564 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,473 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,691 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024 6 Jul 202623 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,045 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,045 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,254 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear light lens cracked
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,577 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021 6 Jul 20268 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,861 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020 6 Jul 20267 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,144 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,416 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018 6 Jul 202631 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,934 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017 6 Jul 20268 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,190 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016 6 Jul 20268 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,190 MI
6 Jul 202619 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,384 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 6 Jul 202611 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,968 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 6 Jul 202625 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,030 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 6 Jul 202629 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,930 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 6 Jul 20269 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,713 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV56NXR was registered on 2006-10-13
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