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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL55CHC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 13 Apr 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,303 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,453 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Slight corrosion on rear sub frame
8 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight corrosion on rear sub frame
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,248 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,248 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,002 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,882 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,353 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm wearband
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,268 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre wearing on edges,offside rear tyre getting low on tread
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre wearing on edges,offside rear tyre getting low on tread
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,795 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- perishing to both front brake hoses
- fuel tank damp, no leaks at time of test
26 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- perishing to both front brake hoses
- fuel tank damp, no leaks at time of test
28 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,885 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 23 Jun 202631 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,377 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,946 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014 23 Jun 20268 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,960 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2012 23 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,755 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202622 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,774 MI
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GL55CHC was registered on 2005-11-30
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