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DM04CSM
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DM04CSM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,628 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2026 18 Jun 20267 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 154,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,537 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2025 18 Jun 202630 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,123 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024 18 Jun 202631 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,215 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023 18 Jun 202625 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,566 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2022Advisory 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))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
24 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) 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))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,531 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,281 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- brake and fuel pipes covered in underseal
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- brake and fuel pipes covered in underseal
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,045 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate damaged
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,931 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,335 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,261 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,792 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 18 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,584 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 18 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,263 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,984 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2012 18 Jun 20266 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,607 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011 18 Jun 20266 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
29 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,222 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2010 18 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,116 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 18 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,116 MI
18 Jun 20266 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,508 MI
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DM04CSM was registered on 2005-03-26
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