# SP05EEE — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check SP05EEE is a Silver BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (2996cc), first registered 2005-09-19. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP05EEE — 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 | SP05EEE | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 2996cc | | First registered | 2005-09-19 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2025-08-11 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 24 - Passes: 17 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 70.83% - Total defects recorded: 64 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2024-07-31 09:49:33 | PASSED | 130,385 MI | 2025-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2023-08-08 09:28:53 | PASSED | 126,500 MI | 2024-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2022-08-10 15:50:15 | PASSED | 120,997 MI | 2023-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2021-08-12 11:13:21 | PASSED | 112,959 MI | 2022-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2020-08-11 09:05:18 | PASSED | 107,872 MI | 2021-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2019-08-12 16:51:16 | PASSED | 102,622 MI | 2020-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2019-08-12 16:51:15 | FAILED | 102,622 MI | — | | 2018-08-04 07:19:21 | PASSED | 96,832 MI | 2019-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2018-07-31 09:39:33 | FAILED | 96,819 MI | — | | 2017-07-12 14:18:13 | PASSED | 83,353 MI | 2018-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2017-07-11 12:48:54 | FAILED | 83,353 MI | — | | 2016-08-03 14:58:39 | PASSED | 79,472 MI | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-02 10:06:12 | FAILED | 79,462 MI | — | | 2015-07-25 10:51:25 | PASSED | 73,591 MI | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-26 10:47:17 | PASSED | 68,188 MI | 2015-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-13 12:11:44 | PASSED | 62,465 MI | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-13 11:11:57 | FAILED | 62,465 MI | — | | 2012-07-28 10:33:56 | PASSED | 55,587 MI | 2013-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-05 10:28:57 | PASSED | 48,972 MI | 2012-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2010-07-30 15:38:04 | PASSED | 45,641 MI | 2011-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2009-07-22 11:56:39 | PASSED | 38,809 MI | 2010-07-21 00:00:00 | | 2009-07-22 11:56:39 | FAILED | 38,809 MI | — | | 2008-09-16 10:54:52 | PASSED | 33,385 MI | 2009-09-19 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-16 09:49:49 | FAILED | 33,385 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2024-07-31 09:49:33 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) **2023-08-08 09:28:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) - MINOR: Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f)) **2022-08-10 15:50:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) **2021-08-12 11:13:21 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated TO CALLIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) **2020-08-11 09:05:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) **2019-08-12 16:51:15 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) **2018-08-04 07:19:21 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Both front brake hoses perished - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c)) **2018-07-31 09:39:33 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Both front brake hoses perished - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a)) **2017-07-12 14:18:13 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2017-07-11 12:48:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2016-08-03 14:58:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2016-08-02 10:06:12 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) **2015-07-25 10:51:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) **2014-07-26 10:47:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2013-07-13 12:11:44 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - USER ENTERED: nail in offside rear tyre tread **2013-07-13 11:11:57 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - USER ENTERED: nail in offside rear tyre tread **2012-07-28 10:33:56 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2011-08-05 10:28:57 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: advize nail in n/s/f tyre **2010-07-30 15:38:04 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge **2009-07-22 11:56:39 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) **2008-09-16 09:49:49 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP05EEE is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP05EEE. 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.