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FP55VEB
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FP55VEB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 02 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 269,184 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- battery flat
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 269,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- battery flat
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 259,632 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 247,011 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 231,379 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 231,379 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 216,334 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,127 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021 5 Jun 202615 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,713 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020 5 Jun 20263 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 174,748 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 164,015 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018 5 Jun 202629 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 151,394 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)
- Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,858 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,256 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,805 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202621 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,276 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,926 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202622 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,010 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,818 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FP55VEB was registered on 2005-12-09
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