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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration YA05KUT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 117,170 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
19 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,870 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,068 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
22 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,947 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2023 7 Jul 202224 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,761 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022 24 Jun 20213 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,382 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021 3 Jun 202030 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,027 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,750 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019 5 Jun 20184 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure back box tail pipe split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,564 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,838 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front inner shoulder worn, and side wall has splits/cracks
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front inner shoulder worn, and side wall has splits/cracks
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,378 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016 26 Jun 201525 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,490 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015 25 Jun 201427 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,205 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014 27 Jun 201329 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,359 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2013 29 Jun 201229 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,355 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,192 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011 28 Jun 201026 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,454 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2010 26 Jun 200925 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,567 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2009 25 Jun 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!
YA05KUT was registered on 2005-07-15
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