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AF04BAR
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
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- Registration AF04BAR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 25 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 149,724 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside front brake disc back plate slightly loose
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear, lower, outer spring carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,243 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- TPMS on
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front + rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front + rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- TPMS on
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,545 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,228 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear fuel cap seal slightly perish
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear fuel cap seal slightly perish
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,609 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front 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))
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,343 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- TPMS warning lamp on
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,749 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory 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))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,169 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 1/ both front flexe brake hoses becoming perished
- 2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,916 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both front flexy pipes starting to perish
- Offside Rear bottom hub mount has play
10 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,475 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017 13 Jun 202630 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,988 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
10 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,802 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,255 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,860 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,430 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 13 Jun 202613 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,446 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011 13 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,010 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010Advisory 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)
19 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,775 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 13 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,985 MI
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AF04BAR was registered on 2005-09-01
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