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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FA54HMS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 27 Aug 2019
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,146 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,154 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,142 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,376 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- undertray fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,408 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,408 MI
5 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,223 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,563 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,445 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,159 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,850 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,006 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,160 MI
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FA54HMS was registered on 2005-03-01
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