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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SL05NPD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Aug 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 261,048 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- rear inner sill jacking points corroded
- o/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished
- metal brake pipes starting to corrode
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 248,732 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 248,732 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 237,455 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 237,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 222,738 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 222,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 203,791 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2015 11 Sep 20143 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 203,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 185,235 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 169,549 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 13 Aug 201213 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 169,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 152,862 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 25 Jul 201125 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 152,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 129,196 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 129,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 111,199 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2010 31 Mar 200931 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 111,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 92,647 MI
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SL05NPD was registered on 2005-03-23
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