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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV55NHH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 05 Sep 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,985 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Radiator support bracket broken but radiator still secure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Radiator support bracket broken but radiator still secure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,676 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Radiator support bracket broken but radiator still secure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,162 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Radiator support bracket broken but still secured to vehicle
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 164,162 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Radiator support bracket broken but still secured to vehicle
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,300 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 148,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,437 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- bonnet safety catch missing
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre (4.2.A.1a)
29 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- bonnet safety catch missing
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,791 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front and offside rear, damage to wheels and tyres
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- both front and offside rear, damage to wheels and tyres
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,702 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,990 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 5 Jul 20264 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,006 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 5 Jul 20264 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,069 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013 5 Jul 202612 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,165 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 5 Jul 202610 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,647 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 5 Jul 202615 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,222 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 5 Jul 20269 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,596 MI
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OV55NHH was registered on 2005-10-31
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