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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX05BGU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 May 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,019 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,558 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- all four tyres cracking and worn on the inner edges
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,313 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2023 15 Jun 20266 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,152 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2022 15 Jun 20266 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,534 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undertrays and sill covers fitted
- o/s number plate light dim
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,801 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays and sill covers fitted
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and sill covers fitted
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,151 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
20 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,921 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017 15 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,496 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,438 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015 15 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,208 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 15 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,208 MI
15 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,895 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,628 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 15 Jun 202611 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,198 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,196 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,915 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010 15 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,767 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 15 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
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AX05BGU was registered on 2005-05-13
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