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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV05RCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 May 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 247,209 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 242,100 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,369 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,890 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,557 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,557 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 296,993 KM
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,247 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017 1 Jul 20267 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,222 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,222 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
17 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,602 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 1 Jul 202628 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,172 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,118 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 1 Jul 202626 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 121,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,841 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 1 Jul 202613 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,273 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 1 Jul 202613 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 92,273 MI
1 Jul 202624 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,365 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 1 Jul 20268 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,207 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009 1 Jul 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!
OV05RCU was registered on 2005-05-11
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