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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ST06AWA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 23 Feb 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,439 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake free travel (1.1.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,838 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Undertrays on underside not allowing full inspection
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,708 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,339 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,301 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,705 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,707 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,618 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,618 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,401 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017 19 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,999 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016 19 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,944 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,944 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,669 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014 19 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,669 MI
19 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,249 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,661 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2012 19 Jun 202613 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,367 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 19 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
21 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,897 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,897 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ST06AWA was registered on 2006-04-15
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