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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FP55FYF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 19 Aug 2021
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,398 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- engine coves and under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- park brake only just meet requirements
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,250 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear diff corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,719 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,745 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- rear diff corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- rear diff corroded
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,437 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,192 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,900 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,408 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,114 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,181 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,354 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2010 5 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,915 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FP55FYF was registered on 2005-11-15
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