free car check
SC05DHU
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SC05DHU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 21 May 2025
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
16
Passes
3
Failures
84.21%
Pass Rate
⚠️
52 Total Defects Recorded
22 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,217 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
11 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,810 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,787 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
29 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,361 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,930 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory 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))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,657 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,751 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,878 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,398 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,451 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,621 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 14 Jun 202626 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,333 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,420 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 14 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,574 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 14 Jun 202617 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,109 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 14 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,432 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 14 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!
SC05DHU was registered on 2005-06-17
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.