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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX05FPL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 14 Aug 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,609 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- offside front tyre perished
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
3 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,609 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- offside front tyre perished
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,560 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 rft (5.2.3 (e))
15 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 rft (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 rft (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,439 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022 13 Jun 202629 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,277 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021 13 Jun 202618 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,089 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,314 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 13 Jun 20261 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,876 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- underside and engine covers fitted
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,875 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- engine covers & underside covers fitted
- hand brake performance 16%
31 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- hand brake performance 16%
- engine covers & underside covers fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,643 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,572 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202623 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,326 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20267 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,975 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202625 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,470 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202619 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,135 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202628 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,299 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012Advisory 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)
22 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,881 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011 13 Jun 20266 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,863 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,118 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2009 13 Jun 202622 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,324 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX05FPL was registered on 2005-06-06
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