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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration WN55FDV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Dec 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 224,471 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 224,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 206,302 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- centre under tray missing
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated
- Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover perished
- Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover perished
- Nearside Front fog light inop
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear short pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
12 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 206,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear short pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- centre under tray missing
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated
- Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover perished
- Nearside Front fog light inop
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover perished
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,255 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner and outer edges - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, inner rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front nearside lower back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner and outer edges - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, inner rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 173,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bottom locking nut loose (2.4.G.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,441 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 154,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner side wall, 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn around inner edge (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 154,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner side wall, 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn around inner edge (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,274 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016 24 Jun 20261 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 127,096 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
1 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 127,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,454 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 24 Jun 202620 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,650 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 24 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 113,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,321 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 24 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,619 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 24 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,846 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 24 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,942 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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WN55FDV was registered on 2005-09-30
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