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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX05FPN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 03 Mar 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,097 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 184,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,526 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,368 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,284 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,826 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,662 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2021 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,216 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F Tyre tread worn on outer edge
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,381 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- T.P.M.S indicator warning light on
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,922 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,696 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory 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)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,079 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,184 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,144 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,392 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,035 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 13 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,224 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202622 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,614 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010 13 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 96,571 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,250 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 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!
AX05FPN was registered on 2005-06-07
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