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CS05SJS
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration CS05SJS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 19 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 115,763 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear shock absorber deteriorating at upper mounting
- Offside rear shock absorber deteriorating at upper mounting
14 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 115,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear shock absorber deteriorating at upper mounting
- Nearside rear shock absorber deteriorating at upper mounting
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,674 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,047 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,085 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,080 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,431 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,023 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2021 17 Jun 20261 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,536 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020 17 Jun 202620 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,032 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019 17 Jun 202621 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,738 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018 17 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,118 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,626 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,890 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 17 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,657 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014 17 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,455 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,672 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 17 Jun 202618 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,660 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2011 17 Jun 202612 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,113 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,784 MI
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CS05SJS was registered on 2005-06-22
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