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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration HO02AND
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,853 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 141,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
5 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,841 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,179 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,983 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- General Underbody Corrosion
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,967 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,323 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,596 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear rear number plate slight water ingress
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,410 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,187 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,831 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted at the nearside rear, preventing the full inspection of the adult seatbelt
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- child seat fitted at the nearside rear, preventing the full inspection of the adult seatbelt
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,855 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 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)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,024 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,024 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,204 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,969 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2012 28 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,924 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 28 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,621 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 28 Jun 202629 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,785 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 28 Jun 20267 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,205 MI
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HO02AND was registered on 2005-03-01
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