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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AF05FXS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 28 Sep 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,817 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,493 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension bushes slightly worn
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested Brake hose likely to split (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension bushes slightly worn
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,205 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,188 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020 13 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,759 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019 13 Jun 202613 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,238 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,577 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,553 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,725 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 124,152 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 13 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,937 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 110,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,897 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202617 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,704 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 13 Jun 202624 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,794 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF05FXS was registered on 2005-07-30
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