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OV05LWS
2005 BMW 316
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration OV05LWS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 04 Jan 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,171 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,985 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,059 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,845 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023 28 Jun 202617 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,670 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022 28 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,176 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,705 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,030 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 28 Jun 20267 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,252 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 28 Jun 202624 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,063 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 28 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,389 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,062 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,344 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,088 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 28 Jun 20266 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011 28 Jun 202620 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,114 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2010 28 Jun 202619 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,170 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2009 28 Jun 20264 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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OV05LWS was registered on 2005-04-26
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