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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD55LHF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,576 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026 4 Jun 202624 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,079 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025 4 Jun 202623 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,407 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024 4 Jun 202625 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,832 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted.
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,974 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,754 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,742 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,742 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,685 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing on inside edges
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,260 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- wear found in o/s/r lower swivel joint
- misting of oil found on o/s/r shock
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,363 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside handbrake only just efficient to pass test
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside handbrake only just efficient to pass test
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,070 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 4 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,748 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,996 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,471 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013 4 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,017 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,242 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,888 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 4 Jun 20267 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,065 MI
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FD55LHF was registered on 2005-12-19
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