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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU05RVO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 15 Feb 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,218 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,442 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 4 Jul 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,163 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases oil and rusted below (7.1.2)
- Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints (2.5.A.1c)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases oil and rusted below (7.1.2)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,637 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 4 Jul 202610 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,172 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Exhaust Hanger Bracket Broken - Requires Re-Welding
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,296 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 4 Jul 202620 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,356 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015 4 Jul 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,461 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,789 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)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,479 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2012 4 Jul 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,295 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011 4 Jul 202613 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,962 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010 4 Jul 202610 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,811 MI
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OU05RVO was registered on 2005-03-01
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