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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OY56DAA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,308 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,308 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,166 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,947 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,416 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,150 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,119 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021 5 Jul 20261 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,450 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory 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))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory 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))
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,261 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2019 5 Jul 202627 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,190 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- tray's fitted
- oil leak from rear differential
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,149 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,205 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,065 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,437 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014 5 Jul 20265 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,410 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,109 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2012 5 Jul 202614 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,465 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,423 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,423 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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OY56DAA was registered on 2006-09-13
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