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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV56RYO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 195,022 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- park brake travel high
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 195,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- park brake travel high
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,393 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2025 28 Jun 202622 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,643 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023 28 Jun 202615 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 171,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,860 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,692 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,518 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2019 28 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,843 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018 28 Jun 20263 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,989 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs slightly worn
- nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on both edges 205/55RF16 91W
- engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- both rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edges
- both headlamp aims on lower limit
- rear brake pads wearing thin
28 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,076 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- coverings prevent full inspection of some componants
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,271 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015 28 Jun 202623 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,368 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 28 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,521 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,539 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
9 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,064 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011 28 Jun 20269 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,064 MI
28 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,960 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 28 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV56RYO was registered on 2006-10-26
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