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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW56VBK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Jan 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 131,162 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 131,162 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,523 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Unable to check chassis due to Under trays
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
7 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,523 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Unable to check chassis due to Under trays
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,940 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,855 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,086 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,751 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,587 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,374 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2019 11 Jun 202627 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,875 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,136 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202622 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,983 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202623 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,347 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202627 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,359 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2014 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,996 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,159 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,781 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,983 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW56VBK was registered on 2006-12-11
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