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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP55MFZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Jan 2020
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 207,000 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 207,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 191,891 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 172,442 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202621 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,548 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,069 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,163 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 120,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,115 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,318 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,238 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,088 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,099 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,099 MI
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FP55MFZ was registered on 2005-11-11
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