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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT05FYP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 23 Apr 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,635 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE !!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE !!!! (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,697 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024 23 Jun 202613 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,918 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,057 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,688 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,193 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,694 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
18 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,617 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre inner side wall starting to perish & crack
- Coolant leak ()
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,848 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements
- nearside front brake has slight bind
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,089 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Both rear shock absorber shrouds are loose
- Parking brake efforts 17% - (min 16%)
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,561 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015 23 Jun 20263 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,406 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 23 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,103 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,306 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012 23 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,306 MI
23 Jun 20263 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,909 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011 23 Jun 202627 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,049 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 23 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,049 MI
23 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,112 MI
23 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,112 MI
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HT05FYP was registered on 2005-06-29
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