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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AV05PKC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,936 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,936 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,566 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,330 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,058 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,574 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021 13 Jun 20267 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,869 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,968 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019 13 Jun 20268 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,729 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,362 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202618 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,071 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,704 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015 13 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,674 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202611 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,611 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,688 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,586 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,429 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2010 13 Jun 202610 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,194 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2009 13 Jun 202610 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,194 MI
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AV05PKC was registered on 2005-03-31
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