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FD55FCA
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FD55FCA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,302 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDER TRAY LOOSE
- FRONT TOP MOUNT SEIZED
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,976 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 177,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,591 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- slight movement in n/s/f shock absorber gland
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight movement in n/s/f shock absorber gland
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,528 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,174 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,988 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- Nearside Front tyre perished
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,670 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear bump stop split
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,470 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 4 Jun 202631 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,116 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018 4 Jun 202631 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,938 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,270 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,229 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015 4 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,285 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,285 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,661 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2013 4 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,525 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2012 4 Jun 202620 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,983 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2011 4 Jun 202621 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,668 MI
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FD55FCA was registered on 2005-12-15
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