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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CU05PRX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 01 Sep 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,784 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Rear subframe corroded but not holed.
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Front Lower Mudguard insecure Undertray loose. ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Fog lamp insecure.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,958 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front number plate cracked.
- Rear axle slightly corroded.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,409 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 140,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.00mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,626 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 16 Jun 20264 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,772 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,751 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,808 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 16 Jun 20261 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,981 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 16 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,295 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,354 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 16 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
20 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,033 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 16 Jun 202624 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,512 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2010 16 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,298 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2009 16 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!
CU05PRX was registered on 2005-04-21
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