BP05VLM - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 12 days ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,199 mi
Expires: 12 March 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Passed - 09 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,511 mi
Expires: 12 March 2025
Passed - 13 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,678 mi
Expires: 12 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 21 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,650 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant warning light on dash
- Advisory Nearside Rear Reverse light n/w
- Advisory Fuel cap o ring perishing
- Advisory Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust box weld repair
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 07 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,162 mi
Expires: 06 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Handbrake travel!
Passed - 29 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,106 mi
Expires: 31 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 16 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,913 mi
Expires: 31 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 30 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,830 mi
Expires: 31 August 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 17 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,030 mi
Expires: 31 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 24 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,033 mi
Expires: 31 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 28 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,327 mi
Expires: 31 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory oil leak
Passed - 01 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,696 mi
Expires: 31 August 2015
Failed - 30 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,696 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 21 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,657 mi
Expires: 30 August 2014
Passed - 25 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,767 mi
Expires: 30 August 2013
Passed - 31 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,177 mi
Expires: 30 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 19 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,801 mi
Expires: 25 August 2011
Failed - 18 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,801 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 21 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,371 mi
Expires: 25 August 2010
Passed - 06 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,243 mi
Expires: 25 August 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BP05VLM?
The MOT expires on 12 March 2026.
What is the tax status of BP05VLM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of BP05VLM?
This is a 2005 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BP05VLM?
This vehicle produces 178 g/km of CO2 emissions.