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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW55FLV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 31 Jan 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,695 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- odometer reading was showing km. it was done by mistake current odometer reading is the correct reading (172695) miles
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 277,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,823 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- unable to access n/s/r seat belt
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (edges) (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,734 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,027 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2021 9 Jun 202623 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,027 MI
9 Jun 202631 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,084 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,052 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Imbalance on rear brakes, within limits.
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- O/s rear brake binding slightly.
- Front tyres worn on edges.
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,328 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018 9 Jun 202622 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,328 MI
9 Jun 202619 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,121 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017 9 Jun 20268 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,053 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016 9 Jun 20263 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,476 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015 9 Jun 20262 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,892 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014 9 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,344 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013 9 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,674 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012 9 Jun 20265 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,895 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2011 9 Jun 202625 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,092 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2011 9 Jun 202625 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,420 MI
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SW55FLV was registered on 2006-02-06
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