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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX05BDU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jul 2022
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 197,700 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- advise handbrake 16 percent
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 189,090 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
8 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 189,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,720 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021 15 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 181,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,777 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake flex hoses slightly cracking
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 169,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake hoses slightly cracking
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,042 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front roll bar links slightly distorted
- all wheel rims corroded
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- n/s/f tyre slight damage
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,975 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017 15 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,419 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 153,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,116 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,462 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014 15 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,849 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,424 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2012 15 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,661 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,852 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,372 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AX05BDU was registered on 2005-05-13
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