# SL05NPD — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check SL05NPD is a Blue BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2005-03-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SL05NPD — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SL05NPD | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2005-03-23 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2019-08-07 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 19 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 57.89% - Total defects recorded: 67 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-07-23 07:44:14 | PASSED | 261,048 MI | 2019-08-07 00:00:00 | | 2017-08-01 07:40:07 | PASSED | 248,732 MI | 2018-08-07 00:00:00 | | 2017-08-01 07:40:06 | FAILED | 248,732 MI | — | | 2016-08-08 13:23:21 | PASSED | 237,455 MI | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-08 07:35:39 | FAILED | 237,454 MI | — | | 2015-08-19 05:34:18 | PASSED | 222,738 MI | 2016-09-10 00:00:00 | | 2015-08-11 16:35:49 | FAILED | 222,734 MI | — | | 2014-09-11 11:28:07 | PASSED | 203,791 MI | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 | | 2014-09-03 09:26:16 | FAILED | 203,784 MI | — | | 2013-08-19 09:38:25 | PASSED | 185,235 MI | 2014-08-18 00:00:00 | | 2012-08-13 16:27:43 | PASSED | 169,549 MI | 2013-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2012-08-13 13:50:45 | FAILED | 169,547 MI | — | | 2011-07-25 12:02:20 | PASSED | 152,862 MI | 2012-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-25 09:55:51 | FAILED | 152,862 MI | — | | 2010-05-24 14:17:19 | PASSED | 129,196 MI | 2011-05-23 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-18 09:46:33 | FAILED | 129,194 MI | — | | 2009-03-31 17:06:40 | PASSED | 111,199 MI | 2010-04-01 00:00:00 | | 2009-03-31 15:24:32 | FAILED | 111,199 MI | — | | 2008-04-02 16:36:31 | PASSED | 92,647 MI | 2009-04-01 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2018-07-23 07:44:14 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) - ADVISORY: rear inner sill jacking points corroded - ADVISORY: o/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished - ADVISORY: metal brake pipes starting to corrode **2017-08-01 07:40:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2017-08-01 07:40:06 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2016-08-08 13:23:21 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2016-08-08 07:35:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2015-08-19 05:34:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - USER ENTERED: eml on **2015-08-11 16:35:49 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - FAIL: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: 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) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - USER ENTERED: eml on **2014-09-03 09:26:16 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) **2013-08-19 09:38:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - USER ENTERED: O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. - USER ENTERED: N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. - USER ENTERED: Small stonechips in windscreen. - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Front brake discs worn. **2012-08-13 16:27:43 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Airbag light on. - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay **2012-08-13 13:50:45 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: Airbag light on. **2011-07-25 09:55:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2010-05-24 14:17:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: rear n/plate deteriorated **2010-05-18 09:46:33 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: rear n/plate deteriorated **2009-03-31 15:24:32 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - USER ENTERED: rear number plate discolouring - USER ENTERED: damage to front screen - USER ENTERED: airbag light on **2008-04-02 16:36:31 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: brake warning light on - USER ENTERED: lower reading on nearside hand brake. ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SL05NPD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL05NPD. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.