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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL05BED
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2023
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,798 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,871 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,307 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- service over due
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,199 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 12 Jun 202630 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,713 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 12 Jun 202630 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,011 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017 12 Jun 20261 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,324 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016 12 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
29 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,267 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015 12 Jun 202629 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,952 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,008 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,801 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 12 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,712 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,671 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 12 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,410 MI
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SL05BED was registered on 2005-08-16
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