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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SA55PPU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Sep 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,661 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear shocker shroud detached
- engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,066 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- nearside rear shocker shroud detached
11 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nearside rear shocker shroud detached
- engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,579 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 11 Jun 202628 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
29 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,645 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn unevenly and bald on inner edge but ok at measurable points
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads have been very hot and have deteriorated
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front tyre worn unevenly and bald on inner edge but ok at measurable points
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,096 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,582 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,707 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,707 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,273 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
1 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,840 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 11 Jun 20261 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SA55PPU was registered on 2005-09-29
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