free car check
OV05CPE
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration OV05CPE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 10 Feb 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
⚠️
56 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 223,791 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2027 25 Jun 202610 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 210,791 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026 25 Jun 20261 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,624 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023 25 Jun 20265 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,319 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 168,319 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)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal worn on nner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,370 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- all steel brake pipes oxidized at joint ends
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,807 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front number plate slightly damaged
3 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front number plate slightly damaged
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,396 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018 25 Jun 202631 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 160,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 157,221 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017 25 Jun 20267 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,150 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 151,485 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 25 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 151,485 MI
25 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,487 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
5 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 143,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,509 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,556 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,810 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,595 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2011 25 Jun 202611 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2010 25 Jun 202612 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,167 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2009 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05CPE was registered on 2005-04-16
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.