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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AV05PKY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Nov 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,075 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019 17 Jun 202616 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 140,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,428 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal creeps down under pressure
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)
18 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- brake pedal creeps down under pressure
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front oil leak
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,505 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,047 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,811 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015 17 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,115 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,127 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
5 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,563 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 17 Jun 202614 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,814 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2011 17 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,219 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2010 17 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,219 MI
17 Jun 20267 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,261 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 17 Jun 20267 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,261 MI
17 Jun 202627 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,054 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 17 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!
AV05PKY was registered on 2005-03-31
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