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SW56VPP
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2997cc
General Information
- Registration SW56VPP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2997cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,850 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner/outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,532 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,177 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side light. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,066 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,999 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Slight play in both front shockers.
- All rear suspension bushes perished/poor condition. (no movement)
- Under covers fitted.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,937 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,588 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,463 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,004 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,020 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,868 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,837 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,422 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,489 MI
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SW56VPP was registered on 2006-12-06
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