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OV55FTJ
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV55FTJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 15 Oct 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 197,543 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine & under body covers fitted obstructing some areas
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 197,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom nut insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine & under body covers fitted obstructing some areas
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 188,810 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,018 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- multi chip on screen
- engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 179,018 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- multi chip on screen
- engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 170,630 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- engine and under covers fitted
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
4 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 170,630 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- engine and under covers fitted
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,665 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covers fitted covering the outer sills on both sides
- engine and bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,642 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017 28 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,939 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,481 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,633 MI
28 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,633 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 28 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,683 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 28 Jun 202622 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,475 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,475 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,246 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 28 Jun 20262 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,100 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 28 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,044 MI
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OV55FTJ was registered on 2005-10-15
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