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DF05BXM
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration DF05BXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
19
Passes
3
Failures
86.36%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,171 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026 19 Jun 202617 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,167 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025 19 Jun 202619 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,462 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,323 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023 19 Jun 202624 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,585 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting point, bracing plate, excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at subframe mounting point, bracing plate, mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,315 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,546 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 19 Jun 20268 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,623 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019 19 Jun 202624 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose inner (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp unit has condensation (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- rear axle corroded
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,198 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,192 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017 19 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,728 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,638 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 19 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,172 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014 19 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,681 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 19 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,734 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2012 19 Jun 202614 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,964 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011 19 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,468 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 19 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,713 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 19 Jun 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,229 MI
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DF05BXM was registered on 2005-08-01
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