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AV55CGX
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AV55CGX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,771 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025 16 Jun 202621 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 186,791 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,752 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022 16 Jun 202619 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 180,520 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 180,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,800 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 174,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,034 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019 16 Jun 20267 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 170,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,967 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- advise slight crack in screen
- advise front pads low
- Rear advise both rear tyre on limit
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,773 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017 16 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 159,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 156,754 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016 16 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,659 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015 16 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 146,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,650 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,109 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,811 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,660 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 16 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,498 MI
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AV55CGX was registered on 2005-10-31
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