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FE05ACO
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FE05ACO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
19 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 215,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 206,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs are corroded and worn
- n/s/f wing has tape over wheel arch
- brake pipe to offside rear is corroded
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 205,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/arch (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs are corroded and worn
- brake pipe to offside rear is corroded
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 194,840 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in nearside front link
- nearside and offside rear metal pipes becoming corroded
- Offside stoplight slightly dim
29 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 194,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside stoplight slightly dim
- nearside and offside rear metal pipes becoming corroded
- Slight play in nearside front link
- Offside front tyre bald on outer edge
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 188,093 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- diff oil leak
- o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 188,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- diff oil leak
- o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 177,414 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 4 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 177,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 169,795 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 4 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 169,795 MI
4 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 148,566 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,330 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012 4 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,001 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011 4 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,720 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 4 Jun 202612 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,370 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
12 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
26 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,381 MI
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FE05ACO was registered on 2005-03-17
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