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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV55FTD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 01 Sep 2020
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 223,757 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 210,173 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 190,196 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,866 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 28 Jun 202626 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 171,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Undertrays and engine covers fitted
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Intercooler pierced and leaking
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 169,455 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front inner brake pads appear low.
28 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 169,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Front inner brake pads appear low.
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 162,901 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 162,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,053 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015 28 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 138,600 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,948 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 28 Jun 202626 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,121 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,029 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 28 Jun 202612 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
18 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,536 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 28 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OV55FTD was registered on 2005-10-20
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