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FD55DMV
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration FD55DMV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 28 Nov 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
2 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,878 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025 6 Jun 20263 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 163,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear axle corroded
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,049 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,484 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper corrosion to shock absorber
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,033 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,084 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords were marked (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,798 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,559 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,826 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,297 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
24 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,491 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,491 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,250 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,701 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,610 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,956 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,777 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 6 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,624 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010Advisory 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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FD55DMV was registered on 2005-12-21
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