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OV55NYF
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV55NYF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 09 Jun 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,068 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 108,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,446 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged / cracking perishing and Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,429 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,814 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,862 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,113 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021 6 Jul 202617 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,980 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
18 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,980 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,610 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,610 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,673 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front tyre has cut at outer wall
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,770 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,386 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016 6 Jul 202612 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,335 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 6 Jul 20269 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
9 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,832 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,164 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013 6 Jul 202613 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,830 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 6 Jul 202624 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,129 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011 6 Jul 202624 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,707 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2010 6 Jul 202624 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV55NYF was registered on 2005-12-07
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