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OV05LXS
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration OV05LXS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Nov 2023
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,101 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and pipe broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,081 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON 1.6mm LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,081 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON 1.6mm LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,730 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
12 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,847 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Exhaust pipe cracked slightly
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Exhaust pipe cracked slightly
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,390 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
- Central Rear Handbrake Travel getting high
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,126 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear All rear suspension bushes getting weak.
4 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Central Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,795 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017 29 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,993 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 29 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,471 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,786 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 29 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,966 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,396 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 29 Jun 202619 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,976 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2011 29 Jun 202625 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,720 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2010 29 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,488 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV05LXS was registered on 2005-04-23
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