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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT05UUO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 204,781 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper Flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
25 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 204,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper Flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 202,874 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted restricting view to some steering components , brake and fuel pipes
- engine has slight oil leak
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 196,113 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022 23 Jun 20264 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 189,384 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
25 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 189,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,122 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2020 23 Jun 20268 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,275 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 155,816 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2017 23 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,345 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,334 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 130,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,524 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013 23 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,096 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012 23 Jun 202623 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,650 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011 23 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,282 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010 23 Jun 202621 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,693 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT05UUO was registered on 2005-07-22
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