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OV55LAA
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV55LAA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
24 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,631 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026 25 Jun 202620 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,478 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025 25 Jun 202620 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,037 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024 25 Jun 20261 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,860 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,780 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,209 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,126 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,748 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,066 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 25 Jun 202621 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,771 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 25 Jun 202621 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,908 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,311 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,896 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,352 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,975 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 25 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,721 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 25 Jun 202628 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,758 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 25 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,850 MI
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OV55LAA was registered on 2005-10-24
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