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AX05BFM
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration AX05BFM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 189,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,408 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded
- general corrosion on front and rear suspension components
- brake pad warning lamp on in dash
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning lamp on in dash
- general corrosion on front and rear suspension components
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,244 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front wing and lamp damaged.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber damper cover insecure.
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing and lamp damaged.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber damper cover insecure.
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,598 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
11 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 169,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,071 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Front windscreen scored
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Front windscreen scored
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,436 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn rear brake flex ferels rusting rear brake discs rusty
18 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 160,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main full (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main full (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn rear brake flex ferels rusting rear brake discs rusty
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,526 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes rusting
17 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,526 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes rusting
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,085 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- arb link rubbers starting to split rear brake pipes starting to rust
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,324 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f flex starting to perrish brake pipes starting to rust child seats fitted to rear
11 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f flex starting to perrish brake pipes starting to rust child seats fitted to rear
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,938 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,424 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 16 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,593 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 16 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,631 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202628 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,612 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 99,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,057 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011 16 Jun 202629 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,227 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2010 16 Jun 202613 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,805 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 78,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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AX05BFM was registered on 2005-06-14
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