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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV55WCE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Oct 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,408 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective missing (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective missing (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,048 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,632 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,177 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020 2 Jul 20264 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,166 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 2 Jul 20264 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
2 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,555 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine bay covers fitted
- under body covers fitted
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,066 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 2 Jul 20264 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,838 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,020 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,437 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,649 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013 2 Jul 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,075 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 2 Jul 202621 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,902 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,994 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,458 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2009 2 Jul 202619 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,458 MI
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OV55WCE was registered on 2005-11-24
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