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OU55ZFD
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OU55ZFD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,188 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- TPMS light on
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MIL light not working
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- TPMS light on
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MIL light not working
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,528 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- TPMS LIGHT ON DASH. (TYRES)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- MIL LIGHT NOT WORKING ON DASH.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND INSECURE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF BULBS NOT SEATED AND LENS NEED POLISH. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND INSECURE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (0.1 (b))
- MIL LIGHT NOT WORKING ON DASH.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- TPMS LIGHT ON DASH. (TYRES)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,450 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,450 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,021 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,704 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Off side rear wheel starting to bind
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,654 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020 2 Jul 202611 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,585 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,509 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,509 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,270 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017 2 Jul 202615 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,769 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,132 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015 2 Jul 202620 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,295 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 2 Jul 202611 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,240 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013 2 Jul 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,508 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,857 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 2 Jul 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,875 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OU55ZFD was registered on 2005-09-01
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