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OV05TWC
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV05TWC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
2 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 202,741 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 202,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 188,389 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2025 29 Jun 202616 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,077 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,481 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2023 29 Jun 202629 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 276,420 KM
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022 29 Jun 202618 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 268,299 KM
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 268,196 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 252,405 KM
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 241,969 KM
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 241,960 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 235,458 KM
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018 29 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 235,458 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 141,990 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition
7 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 141,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush control arm inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,106 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 127,151 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,520 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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)
1 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,367 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,616 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,750 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,750 MI
29 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,188 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2010 29 Jun 202615 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,657 MI
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OV05TWC was registered on 2005-05-09
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