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FD55JOA
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FD55JOA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 21 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,255 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody corrosion (rear frame and suspension components)
22 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody corrosion (rear frame and suspension components)
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,264 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,418 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2024 5 Jun 202618 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,493 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,377 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- engine and body covers fitted at time of test
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine and body covers fitted at time of test
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,185 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,431 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,007 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019 5 Jun 20266 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,005 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018 5 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,668 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017 5 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,028 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016 5 Jun 20266 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,899 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,718 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 5 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,357 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,357 MI
5 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,055 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2012 5 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
22 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,937 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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FD55JOA was registered on 2005-12-22
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