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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AX54LLC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 03 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 131,934 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,446 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2026 15 Jun 20268 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,918 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle covered
3 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle covered
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,931 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,778 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2023 15 Jun 20265 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,433 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,708 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021 15 Jun 202627 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,778 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019 15 Jun 20263 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,358 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018 15 Jun 202628 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,412 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016 15 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,957 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015Advisory 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)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,662 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,355 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013 15 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,671 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012 15 Jun 20264 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,172 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,171 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)
11 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,138 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2011 15 Jun 202629 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,179 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010 15 Jun 202629 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
28 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,646 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AX54LLC was registered on 2005-01-01
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