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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML05JMX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 14 Jan 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,040 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,969 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,746 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,071 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear jacking point block missing
- Bonnet rams faulty
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,931 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,413 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are measuring at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are measuring at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,931 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,623 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,568 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2018 22 Jun 202613 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,969 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake hose starting to crack
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front brake hose starting to crack
11 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake hose starting to crack
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake hose starting to crack
15 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,576 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016 22 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,576 MI
22 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,659 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,043 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 22 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,000 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2013Advisory 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)
14 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,771 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,106 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 22 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,071 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010 22 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 20,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,603 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2009 22 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!
ML05JMX was registered on 2005-05-20
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