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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration DN55FPP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 06 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,155 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 176,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
1 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,745 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2025 23 Jun 202614 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,689 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,221 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
13 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 170,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,479 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,881 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,862 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020 23 Jun 202621 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,862 MI
23 Jun 20262 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,388 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019 23 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,372 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight run out in front discs
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,894 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016 23 Jun 20265 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,790 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,235 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,365 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,387 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 23 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,357 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,655 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 23 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,286 MI
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DN55FPP was registered on 2005-12-15
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