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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AV05PLN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 02 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 33,000 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- fuel cap rubber starting to crack
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 31,270 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 31,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 30,687 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 30,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 29,856 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 29,164 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 28,257 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 27,879 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021 13 Jun 202620 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 27,107 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 26,519 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 25,853 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 25,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,680 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front and n/s rear tyres have wall damage no cords showing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,530 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,024 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,001 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,295 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,262 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,496 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,991 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,681 MI
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AV05PLN was registered on 2005-03-31
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