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MM55SZL
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration MM55SZL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,801 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 296,511 KM
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 281,193 KM
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2024 24 Jun 202621 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,521 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 166,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,479 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
- General Underbody Corrosion
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,595 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,574 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing peace of wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,777 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,919 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,252 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 24 Jun 202613 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,792 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016 24 Jun 202628 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,085 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,162 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 24 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,355 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2013 24 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,889 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202612 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,973 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011 24 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,453 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010 24 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,047 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009 24 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MM55SZL was registered on 2005-12-21
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