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DF05BXR
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DF05BXR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,668 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALLS SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. CRACKED AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,007 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- PARK BRAKE BALLACNE OFFSIDE LOW PERFORMANCE.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- PARK BRAKE BALLACNE OFFSIDE LOW PERFORMANCE.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,909 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Indicator Lens Damaged
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Number Plate Damaged.
13 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Number Plate Damaged.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Indicator Lens Damaged
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,428 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES
- FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- OFFSIDE FRONT LAMP LENS DAMAGED
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES
- OFFSIDE FRONT LAMP LENS DAMAGED
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,612 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS BROKEN
- registration plate faded but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,080 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016 20 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,454 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2015 20 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,585 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2014 20 Jun 20266 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,431 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013 20 Jun 202610 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,820 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,331 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 20 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,573 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 20 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,573 MI
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DF05BXR was registered on 2005-03-01
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