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GD05RAS
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2997cc
General Information
- Registration GD05RAS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2997cc
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- Expires 17 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 204,900 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 202,441 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 202,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
4 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,407 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,888 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,815 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2023 2 Jul 202623 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,762 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,800 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021 2 Jul 202625 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,736 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2020 2 Jul 202614 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,703 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019 2 Jul 202614 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,160 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 2 Jul 20265 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,611 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front ARB linkage slight evidence of catching suspension arm
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front ARB linkage slight evidence of catching suspension arm
11 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front control bushes starting to wear
- osf shocker worn
- front number plate damaged but readable
- front discs badly worn
- front anti roll bar linkages have been catching front bottom arms
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,294 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 2 Jul 202612 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,825 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015 2 Jul 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,502 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 2 Jul 202614 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,852 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,727 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,140 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GD05RAS was registered on 2006-12-14
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