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AM55DAS
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration AM55DAS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 23 Apr 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 156,509 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- underbody corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 156,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier floor corroded (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- under body corroded
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,484 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,412 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,417 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,587 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,344 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
30 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- rear exhaust heat shield insecure
20 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,219 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,610 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front inner arch trim loose
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,208 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019 16 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,321 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- the o/s/r tyre appears to be underinflated
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,711 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017 16 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,733 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2016 16 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,446 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202610 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,774 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,145 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 16 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,355 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,316 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,968 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010 16 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,173 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009 16 Jun 202615 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,888 MI
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AM55DAS was registered on 2005-09-28
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