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GL05CLL
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration GL05CLL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
27 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,979 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,389 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both fouling inner arches (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both front inner arches insecure
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,445 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear underbody support brace damaged
- Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- Corrosion to offside rear footwell/floor
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to offside rear footwell/floor
- Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- Nearside rear underbody support brace damaged
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,259 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- underfloor corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- underfloor corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,261 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
5 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,375 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,413 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
- front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stuff in mirror (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,498 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall but not to cords.
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling anti roll bar. (4.1.D.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Side wall damage but not to cords.
- Front Front tyres wider that rear.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,723 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads getting low
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,544 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014 7 Jul 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,313 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 7 Jul 202629 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,216 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,687 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 7 Jul 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,503 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010 7 Jul 202623 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,842 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2009 7 Jul 20269 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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GL05CLL was registered on 2005-03-31
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