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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GF55MFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 19 Sep 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 192,829 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,254 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 178,083 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,456 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,456 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,608 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
29 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 164,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,547 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,
- undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
- Nearside Rear road wheel has damage to outer bead but not affecting seating of tyre.
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear road wheel has damage to outer bead but not affecting seating of tyre.
- Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,270 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,212 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,212 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,998 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres perished
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres perished
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,014 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,076 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,098 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,561 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 2 Jul 202611 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,379 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 2 Jul 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,526 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010 2 Jul 202612 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,208 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2009 2 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GF55MFX was registered on 2005-11-11
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