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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV55NHX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Feb 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,743 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,223 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,937 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021 3 Jul 202621 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,029 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,623 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,693 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,812 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017 3 Jul 202621 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,925 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016 3 Jul 202630 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,861 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015 3 Jul 202630 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,861 MI
3 Jul 20269 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,685 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015 3 Jul 20264 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,677 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015 3 Jul 202628 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,774 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,383 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 3 Jul 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,808 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 3 Jul 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,995 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012 3 Jul 202619 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,217 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,194 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 3 Jul 202616 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,635 MI
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OV55NHX was registered on 2005-10-21
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