E3EKG - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
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The BMW 3 Series, often referred to simply as the BMW 3 Series, is a renowned line of compact executive cars that exemplify driving dynamics and luxury. Since its inception in 1975, BMW has established a reputation for engineering excellence, with the 3 Series serving as a flagship model that balances performance with everyday practicality. Manufactured in various locations worldwide, the 3 Series has evolved through multiple generations, each introducing advanced technology and refined design. Notable features include precise handling, a range of efficient engines, and innovative interior options, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts and professionals alike. Its enduring appeal lies in its combination of sporty driving experience and sophisticated craftsmanship, cementing its status as a staple in the premium car segment.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, registration E3EKG, first registered in April 2005. It has a grey exterior and is powered by a 1995cc diesel engine, emitting 153 g/km of CO2. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 17 February 2025 and valid until 4 March 2026. The recorded mileage is 244,658 miles. The MOT included minor advisories such as windscreen damage not affecting driver visibility, defective windscreen wiper blades, and slight deterioration in the rear prop shaft flexible coupling. Additional advisories noted worn brake discs, worn tyres near legal limit, a slightly distorted rear wheel, a noisy front wheel bearing, and corrosion on the rear sub-frame, none of which are deemed dangerous.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 244,658 mi
Expires: 04 March 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 06 February 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 244,629 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 13 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 231,198 mi
Expires: 04 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 211,607 mi
Expires: 04 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Failed - 03 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 211,607 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 05 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 192,083 mi
Expires: 04 March 2023
Passed - 19 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 186,773 mi
Expires: 18 December 2021
Passed - 17 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 181,136 mi
Expires: 17 December 2020
Passed - 18 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,107 mi
Expires: 17 June 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory both rear brake hoses perished
Passed - 25 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,393 mi
Expires: 31 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 18 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,215 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 27 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,526 mi
Expires: 31 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 18 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,309 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Major Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 05 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,799 mi
Expires: 31 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 22 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,969 mi
Expires: 31 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 08 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,967 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,229 mi
Expires: 31 May 2014
Failed - 07 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,583 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 01 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,911 mi
Expires: 31 May 2013
Failed - 01 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,911 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Major Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Passed - 31 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,650 mi
Expires: 30 May 2012
Passed - 15 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,478 mi
Expires: 14 May 2011
Passed - 06 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,335 mi
Expires: 27 April 2010
Passed - 18 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,080 mi
Expires: 17 April 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 31 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,008 mi
Expires: 27 April 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for E3EKG?
The MOT expires on 04 March 2026.
What is the tax status of E3EKG?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of E3EKG?
This is a 2005 BMW 3 SERIES in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of E3EKG?
This vehicle produces 153 g/km of CO2 emissions.