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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FD55OFC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 29 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,978 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2026 5 Jun 202628 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,045 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,045 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,396 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- front + rear discs worn/pitted
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective +off side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,531 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake efficiency 16%
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
29 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,531 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake efficiency 16%
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,672 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sub-frame corroded
29 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,981 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2021 5 Jun 202630 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,606 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202629 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,714 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,806 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust corroded
20 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,109 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,985 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,514 MI
5 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,514 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,964 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,675 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,028 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,416 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,654 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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FD55OFC was registered on 2005-12-19
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