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AV55DZR
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AV55DZR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 199,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,187 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,730 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,687 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023 15 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,184 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,632 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering rack slight misting of oil
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,632 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering rack slight misting of oil
12 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,536 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
13 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,407 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,407 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,216 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,637 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,755 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory 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)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,695 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 15 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,573 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 15 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,881 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013 15 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,213 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012 15 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,685 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,981 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
17 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,981 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
28 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,467 MI
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AV55DZR was registered on 2005-09-19
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