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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SC06EEB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 65,796 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,778 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- rear suspension bushes split
20 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 63,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r brake pipe (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear suspension bushes split
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,067 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 Clamps Cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,470 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- multiple under trays fitted
- Rear all trailing arm bushes perished
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted lining broken away from outer pad (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear all trailing arm bushes perished
- multiple under trays fitted
31 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,240 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,639 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,662 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019 14 Jun 202612 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,854 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018 14 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,046 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017 14 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,551 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,270 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,220 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,518 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202625 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,435 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,512 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,262 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010 14 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!
SC06EEB was registered on 2006-06-30
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