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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW56ELH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Sep 2024
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,869 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Underneath corrosion
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,592 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,592 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,294 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,907 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021 11 Jun 20264 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,215 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 11 Jun 20264 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,484 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202624 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,114 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2019 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,589 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- both front drag link bushes soft.
- undertrays and engine covers fitted.
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,663 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,365 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,055 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,267 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,058 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2013Advisory 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)
7 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,899 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,001 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW56ELH was registered on 2006-12-30
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