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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SC53ROY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 08 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,029 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,629 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,879 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2024 6 Jun 20265 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,346 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023 6 Jun 20263 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,867 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022 6 Jun 20267 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,797 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021 6 Jun 20267 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,171 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020 6 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,541 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,403 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake hoses badly perished
- rear brake discs worn
- off side rear tyre worn low
- near side rear tyre worn low
- near side front tyre worn low
- front brake discs worn
8 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake hoses badly perished
- rear brake discs worn
- off side rear tyre worn low
- near side rear tyre worn low
- near side front tyre worn low
- front brake discs worn
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,763 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,477 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,198 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 6 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,692 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 6 Jun 20266 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,731 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
7 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,446 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
9 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,554 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,402 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
18 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,289 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 6 Jun 202618 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
3 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,770 MI
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SC53ROY was registered on 2005-05-11
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