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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT05FYM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 12 May 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 107,261 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges very worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,452 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,043 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully assess due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,997 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (2x pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,321 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023 24 Jun 202615 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,671 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,184 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021 24 Jun 202618 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,912 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,930 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking Brake Lower Effort
- Vehicle Has Outstanding Safety Recall
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaky/Patchy (3.4 (b) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,260 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019 24 Jun 20262 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,128 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,522 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 24 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,661 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,879 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,943 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 24 Jun 202625 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,211 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 24 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,293 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 24 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,486 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 24 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,520 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 24 Jun 202621 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 13,788 MI
24 Jun 202621 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,788 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 24 Jun 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!
HT05FYM was registered on 2005-06-29
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