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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ST55AMV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 22 Dec 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,597 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 61,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,579 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal slightly perished
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full access
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full access
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal slightly perished
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,503 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
25 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,105 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine undertray fitted not allowing full access
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine undertray fitted not allowing full access
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,173 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,055 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020 30 Apr 20197 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,364 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2019 7 May 201810 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,544 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018 10 Feb 20179 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,147 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 9 Sep 20152 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,260 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 2 Sep 20149 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,069 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,255 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 5 Sep 201212 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,886 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 12 Sep 20112 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,614 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 2 Sep 20103 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,906 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 3 Sep 200917 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,799 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 17 Sep 2008You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ST55AMV was registered on 2005-09-30
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