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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX05LWM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,514 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 62,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 58,780 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025 13 Jun 20269 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,959 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024 13 Jun 202619 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,269 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2023 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,526 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2022 13 Jun 202624 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,399 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2021 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,586 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2020 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,719 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,451 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 13 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,116 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,116 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,104 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,086 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,635 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,640 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,954 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,081 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,732 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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AX05LWM was registered on 2005-06-23
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