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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV54WKT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 13 Mar 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,307 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,202 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,202 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,917 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,917 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
13 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,920 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024 30 Jun 202611 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,720 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,711 MI
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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,431 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,939 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
18 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
12 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,548 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,063 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
- under-tray fitted
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,707 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,436 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,126 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016 30 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,001 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2015 30 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,249 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2014 30 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,823 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,893 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2012 30 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,543 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2011 30 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,892 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,102 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 30 Jun 20264 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 18,102 MI
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OV54WKT was registered on 2005-01-01
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