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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MP55CFJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 15 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 178,021 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2027 19 Jun 202616 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,347 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2026 19 Jun 202629 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,117 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,210 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,210 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,726 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2022 19 Jun 202631 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,074 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2021 19 Jun 202622 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,002 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020 19 Jun 202616 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,910 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019 19 Jun 20262 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,636 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,020 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front poor windscreen washer quality
5 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,986 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,456 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2015 19 Jun 20267 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,299 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014 19 Jun 20267 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
25 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,704 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,126 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,646 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 20,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,903 MI
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MP55CFJ was registered on 2005-11-01
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