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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC06EFZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 24 Sep 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 202,048 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 201,575 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Overall condition corroded
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
22 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 201,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Overall condition corroded
6 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 200,448 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 198,836 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
11 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 196,738 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2021 14 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,527 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020 14 Jun 20269 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 186,794 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019 14 Jun 20265 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,032 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory 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)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,502 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers engine covers
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 149,204 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202624 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,503 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,806 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,183 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 14 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,112 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 14 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,408 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2011 14 Jun 202629 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,500 MI
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SC06EFZ was registered on 2006-06-14
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