free car check
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AP55FXD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Apr 2023
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 205,485 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE LOOSE
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
14 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 205,485 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE LOOSE
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 200,853 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 196,473 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- body cover fitted obscuring some components
- Coolant leak ()
3 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 196,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- body cover fitted obscuring some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 185,379 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front N/s and o/s brake hose deteriorated
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,671 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front tyre slightly rubbed on inner sidewall
- Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
- Prop shaft rear rubber coupling perished
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 173,998 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 159,704 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 159,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 149,778 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014 12 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 149,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 136,789 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,163 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 111,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,549 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,470 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 12 Jun 202620 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,488 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AP55FXD was registered on 2005-12-30
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.