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SW56EKH
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW56EKH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,288 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
11 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 123,288 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
18 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded Offside front and Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,011 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,391 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,016 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,921 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,731 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory 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))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,790 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,467 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front bumper broken
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,277 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,277 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,163 MI
11 Jun 202611 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,163 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,865 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,970 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,106 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,106 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,629 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW56EKH was registered on 2006-12-15
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