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OV55DTZ
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration OV55DTZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,209 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,467 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021 1 Jul 202621 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,218 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,061 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019 1 Jul 20262 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,215 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
20 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,815 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 1 Jul 202626 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- wear in both front brake discs
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,443 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- wear in front brake discs
- under body covers fitted
- cuts in nearside rear tyre outer side wall
- cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall
9 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,645 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 1 Jul 202613 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,933 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 1 Jul 202613 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,389 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,842 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,732 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,296 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,367 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 1 Jul 20262 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,270 MI
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OV55DTZ was registered on 2005-09-30
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