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FD55DLJ
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FD55DLJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,491 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,655 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 158,655 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,964 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,127 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,951 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,034 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,207 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight binding o/s rear brake
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,864 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,431 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018 5 Jun 20266 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,998 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017 5 Jun 20266 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,587 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 5 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,835 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,850 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,868 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,670 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,987 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,361 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,765 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD55DLJ was registered on 2005-12-19
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