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WM04CAT
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration WM04CAT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,971 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mounting/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mounting/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,993 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,848 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024 25 Jun 202620 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,785 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,088 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2022 25 Jun 20266 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,876 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,198 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,010 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019 25 Jun 20262 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,707 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,761 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 25 Jun 20266 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,640 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,271 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,766 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014 25 Jun 20263 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,641 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013 25 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,751 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012 25 Jun 202622 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,441 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 25 Jun 202629 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,472 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011 25 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2010 25 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,873 MI
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WM04CAT was registered on 2005-06-13
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