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OV05TWW
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration OV05TWW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 28 Jan 2022
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
⚠️
57 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 197,033 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022 29 Jun 202625 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 196,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 297,705 KM
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 29 Jun 202623 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 297,515 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 283,886 KM
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray sill & engine covers fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
12 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 283,884 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- undertray sill & engine covers fitted
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 269,320 KM
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018 29 Jun 202626 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,672 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 29 Jun 20263 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 151,172 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 151,172 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,225 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,220 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
8 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,699 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 29 Jun 20266 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 134,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
6 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,125 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 106,292 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 29 Jun 202630 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 89,252 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV05TWW was registered on 2005-05-09
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