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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV05ZHO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 12 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 47,567 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2026 5 Jul 202613 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 45,016 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2025 5 Jul 202613 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 45,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 42,774 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2024 5 Jul 20267 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 42,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2023 5 Jul 20267 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 41,400 MI
5 Jul 202613 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 39,527 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022 5 Jul 202625 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 37,910 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021 5 Jul 202626 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,810 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,530 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,978 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 5 Jul 202622 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,882 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 5 Jul 202629 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,718 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016 5 Jul 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,636 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,926 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014 5 Jul 20265 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,587 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013 5 Jul 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,219 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
28 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,219 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,275 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,822 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2010 5 Jul 20264 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,410 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2009 5 Jul 202624 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 8,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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OV05ZHO was registered on 2005-06-30
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