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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV05WUC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Oct 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 203,224 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,784 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,126 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 187,983 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,558 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,589 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,233 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
11 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 148,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,727 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,097 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,237 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,237 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,126 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,786 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,006 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2011 4 Jul 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,646 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2010 4 Jul 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,096 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2009 4 Jul 202628 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
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OV05WUC was registered on 2005-06-25
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