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WN55FDL
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration WN55FDL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,514 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front outer sills corroded
- Rear floor corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear floor corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Both front outer sills corroded
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,109 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- both front outer sills corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front barke back plate insecure
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 182,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both front outer sills corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front barke back plate insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,814 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- corrosion to both rear jacking points
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- corrosion to both rear jacking points
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,899 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre damage
- TPMS illuminated
- Sill corrosion
- Front shock absorber corrosion (Top)
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,994 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front macpherson strut corrosion(top)
- nearside front outer sill damage
- nearside front tyrte worn badly on inner edge
- nearside reasr tyre side wall damage
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 163,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- DPF security
- nearside reasr tyre side wall damage
- nearside front tyrte worn badly on inner edge
- nearside front outer sill damage
- nearside front macpherson strut corrosion(top)
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 157,817 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,526 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside door mirror missing
- tyre pressure monitoring warning light on
- nearside side repeater dim
- nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
- engine covers,under-trays and outer sill covers fitted
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,319 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019 24 Jun 20267 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,861 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Sill covers & Undertrays fitted
- Offside front tyre edges worn
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,262 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty
7 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,440 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished
- undertrays fitted
- sill covers fitted
- rear brake pads worn low
- offside rear tyre worn
- offside headlight poor image
- nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
- front brakes out of balance
- front brake pads worn
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,783 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,074 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,533 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,336 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 24 Jun 202613 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,174 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 24 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,278 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,278 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,369 MI
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WN55FDL was registered on 2005-09-30
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