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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW55KEU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 Dec 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,377 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal is starting to deteriorate.
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,146 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022 8 Jun 202622 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,266 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Parking brake has travel
- Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Parking brake has travel
- Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,117 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- under covers fitted
- parking brake has travel
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,090 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019 8 Jun 202619 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,244 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- parking brake has slight travel
21 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,610 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,158 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen washers weak
- both front tyres worn on outside edge and worn down to legal limit 1.6mm. RECOMMEND REPLACING NOW
- Drivers door outer handle does not return automatically
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,977 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,422 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 8 Jun 202625 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,620 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,687 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,214 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,214 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,734 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,809 MI
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SW55KEU was registered on 2006-02-18
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