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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration WD55KTK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 154,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame likely to fail nearside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Sub-frame fractured nearside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Radiatior pipe defective, not sufficient coolant in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested Rear subframe corroded/fractured (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- Coolant leak, Radiator component failed.
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pad material debonded from pad, benefit of doubt.
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,808 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,970 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023 24 Jun 202624 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,134 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,075 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,274 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Slight sticking of nearside outer door handle
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General perishing rear suspension bushes
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,581 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Front windscreen chipped
- Fuel cap seal perishing
- General corrosion around rear suspension mounts
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside front brake caliper spring clip missing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rattle inside exhaust centre box
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,114 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal starting to perish
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Oil leak rocker cover/vacuum pump area ()
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front anti rattle device missing from nearside front caliper
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,992 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated
27 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,541 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,630 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,206 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
20 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,307 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,283 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
17 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,068 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
15 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,601 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WD55KTK was registered on 2006-01-11
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