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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV05CCA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,838 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,669 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025 25 Jun 202617 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,915 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024 25 Jun 202622 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,288 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023 25 Jun 20263 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,590 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,571 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2021 25 Jun 20266 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,952 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,630 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019 25 Jun 202625 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,104 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,347 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,405 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2016 25 Jun 202613 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,036 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,034 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 25 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,118 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 25 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,856 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012 25 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,388 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 25 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,733 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 25 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,399 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009 25 Jun 20265 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,179 MI
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OV05CCA was registered on 2005-04-15
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