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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FP55VDF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 186,089 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner, n/s and o/s. (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak ()
22 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 186,089 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner, n/s and o/s. (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,456 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front nail in tyre.
- rattle from inside exhaust system .
- engine oil leak
- child seat fitted, rear belt not checked.
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Front tyres worn on edges
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,745 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 164,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,682 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 145,482 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 145,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 137,404 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 137,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
25 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 124,766 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,766 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
23 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 108,634 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 108,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,799 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 81,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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FP55VDF was registered on 2005-12-12
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