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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD55FBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,295 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,556 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake warning indicates a malfunction
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake warning indicates a malfunction
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,171 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018 5 Jun 20266 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,408 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2017 5 Jun 20266 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,602 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,904 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,904 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,899 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,046 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,466 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,107 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,840 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,961 MI
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FD55FBY was registered on 2005-12-09
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