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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SL06FLG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 26 Jan 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,294 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,981 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024 12 Jun 202628 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,714 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x1 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x1 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,473 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,226 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,963 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,038 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,735 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,807 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 12 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
17 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,226 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20263 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,295 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202625 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,261 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,261 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,229 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 12 Jun 20263 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SL06FLG was registered on 2006-03-30
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