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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OY55FDM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 164,779 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027 30 Jun 202625 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,002 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2026Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Reversing lights not working Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Reversing lights not working Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid. (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A .b.s.light on. (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on inner wheel arch on lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on inner wheel arch on lock . (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on dash. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,070 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2025Reason(s) for failure
- reverse lights not working. Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top covers loose. (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
4 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- reverse lights not working. Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing missing wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top covers loose. (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,065 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 139,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,308 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,308 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,129 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,962 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,026 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,373 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 30 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,855 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2017 30 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,855 MI
30 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,337 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,080 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,797 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014Advisory 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)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,620 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,620 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,876 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 30 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,122 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 30 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,803 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 30 Jun 20263 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,663 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2010 30 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,717 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009 30 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OY55FDM was registered on 2005-09-19
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