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AP55SMP
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration AP55SMP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 20 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 203,222 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- general corrosion
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 190,959 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 190,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,648 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,043 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024 14 Jun 202622 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,694 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 169,694 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,961 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022 14 Jun 202611 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,059 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor split
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,496 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019 14 Jun 202630 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,454 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE COVER FITTED
- UNDER TRAYS FITTED
20 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,528 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 14 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,023 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 14 Jun 202622 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 174,510 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015 14 Jun 202613 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 170,518 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 14 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 170,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,205 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 14 Jun 202621 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 127,052 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 14 Jun 202621 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 127,052 MI
14 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 127,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,191 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011 14 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,520 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,157 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 14 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,157 MI
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AP55SMP was registered on 2005-12-15
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