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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FD55JMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 26 Sep 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,835 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 179,096 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 179,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,485 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 168,116 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,597 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,479 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,053 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen cracked offside
- under trays fitted
- slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,518 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- undertrays fitted
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,685 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 4 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,973 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015 4 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,565 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 4 Jun 20269 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,950 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013 4 Jun 202616 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,281 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012 4 Jun 202616 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,271 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 4 Jun 202616 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 0
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FD55JMU was registered on 2005-12-28
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