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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AV55CVZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 261,711 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 257,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025 16 Jun 202612 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 243,549 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 239,297 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 222,935 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 207,575 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- covers fitted
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 207,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- covers fitted
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 190,752 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,200 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- covers fitted
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,005 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
18 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,476 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- engine covers fitted
20 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,045 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,039 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202618 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,559 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 16 Jun 202610 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,416 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013 16 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,902 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,259 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 16 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,640 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,460 MI
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AV55CVZ was registered on 2005-09-30
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