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OV55VCZ
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration OV55VCZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 25 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 174,940 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,963 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2026 1 Jul 202622 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,591 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025 1 Jul 202615 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,412 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play OS+NS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,864 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,900 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,369 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021 1 Jul 20262 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,096 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- emission is clean to test
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,723 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,263 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 1 Jul 202627 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,916 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,918 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 1 Jul 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,918 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 1 Jul 202622 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,416 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 1 Jul 202622 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,206 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
2 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,801 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011 1 Jul 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,471 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010 1 Jul 202617 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,105 MI
1 Jul 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,105 MI
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OV55VCZ was registered on 2005-11-15
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