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ST55FVV
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration ST55FVV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Mar 2023
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,508 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
12 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,883 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear underbody corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended to change as soon as possible!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front wheel arch damaged slightly
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended to change as soon as possible!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended to change as soon as possible!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,883 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear underbody corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended to change as soon as possible!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front wheel arch damaged slightly
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended to change as soon as possible!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended to change as soon as possible!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,943 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,806 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,820 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,674 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- covers fitted
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,234 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 10 Jun 20264 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,342 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 10 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,531 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,735 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,376 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 10 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,811 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,602 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
18 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,810 MI
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ST55FVV was registered on 2005-09-30
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