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AX05BHF
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration AX05BHF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 11 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
12 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,868 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion forming rear metal brake pipes
- tpm light on
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 144,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake pedal spongy & creeping down.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,777 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- engine covers & under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,748 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019 15 Jun 202615 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Brake hose excessively chafed BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,546 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017 15 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,741 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,731 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,183 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,987 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,917 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013 15 Jun 202621 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,180 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012 15 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,671 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 15 Jun 20268 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,808 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011 15 Jun 202629 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,260 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010 15 Jun 202624 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,274 MI
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AX05BHF was registered on 2005-06-22
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