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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GP05FOU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 215,403 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake disc rusty
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,112 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake disc rusty
4 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 204,112 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake disc rusty
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 202,632 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022 22 Jun 202616 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 202,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
8 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 199,202 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 199,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 193,008 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 185,581 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 175,117 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,621 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake on limit play in rack end both front to rear b/pipes rusty slightly
15 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,534 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016 22 Jun 202615 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 153,534 MI
22 Jun 202616 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,001 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,376 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 22 Jun 202628 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,694 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 22 Jun 202628 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
6 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,901 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012 22 Jun 202613 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,267 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2011 22 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,467 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2010 22 Jun 202618 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,637 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 22 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,702 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GP05FOU was registered on 2005-06-29
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