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SC55CMX
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration SC55CMX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,033 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Outer suspension arms undersealed
- gearbox earth strap damaged
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,767 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- advise remainder of sills appear weak and covered
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Road wheel more than one fixing missing one on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise remainder of sills appear weak and covered
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills appear weak and limited inspection due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,449 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2024 10 Jun 202625 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,795 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,605 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,464 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front exhaust manifold-down pipe nuts corroded
4 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,044 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020 10 Jun 20262 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,168 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,026 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,595 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,978 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,978 MI
10 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,071 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2015 10 Jun 20269 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,424 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
9 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,519 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013 10 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,533 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
1 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
3 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,917 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2011 10 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,004 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,475 MI
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SC55CMX was registered on 2006-01-13
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