OHL6 - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
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 engineering excellence. Since its inception in 1975, BMW has established a reputation for producing vehicles that combine performance, luxury, and innovative technology. The latest models, manufactured with precision in Germany, feature a range of efficient engines, advanced driver assistance systems, and refined interiors. Known for their sporty handling and timeless design, the BMW 3 Series continues to set the standard in its segment, appealing to drivers seeking a blend of everyday practicality and exhilarating driving experience.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
This is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, registration OHL6, first registered in November 2005. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 1995cc petrol engine, emitting approximately 190 g CO2 per km. The vehicle has a current MOT valid until 5 July 2025, with the latest test conducted on 3 July 2024. The recorded mileage is 70,677 miles. The car is taxed and in roadworthy condition. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include minor issues such as an oil leak, slight play in certain suspension components, tyre deterioration, and brake hose wear. No serious defects are reported, and no dangerous issues are noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,677 mi
Expires: 05 July 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 23 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,139 mi
Expires: 05 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 20 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,115 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 01 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,187 mi
Expires: 05 July 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,798 mi
Expires: 05 July 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 06 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,017 mi
Expires: 05 July 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease . (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Both rear trailing arm bushes - slight play
- Advisory Vehicle fitted with protective sill covers un-able to inspect sills fully.
- Advisory Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 30 June 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,989 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear plus low 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease . (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Both rear trailing arm bushes - slight play
- Advisory Vehicle fitted with protective sill covers un-able to inspect sills fully.
- Advisory Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 02 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,619 mi
Expires: 05 January 2021
Failed - 01 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,602 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,444 mi
Expires: 05 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 03 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,444 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 05 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,518 mi
Expires: 05 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front exhaust mounting broken
- Advisory front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
- Advisory front tyres wearing low on edges (stepped tread type pattern) and starting to perish slightly
Failed - 05 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,518 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front exhaust mounting broken
- Advisory front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
- Advisory front tyres wearing low on edges (stepped tread type pattern) and starting to perish slightly
Passed - 06 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,783 mi
Expires: 05 July 2017
Passed - 03 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,724 mi
Expires: 03 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 02 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,551 mi
Expires: 03 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 03 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,452 mi
Expires: 03 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 03 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,452 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 04 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,899 mi
Expires: 03 July 2013
Passed - 04 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,645 mi
Expires: 03 July 2012
Passed - 07 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,643 mi
Expires: 06 January 2012
Passed - 08 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,318 mi
Expires: 09 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,422 mi
Expires: 09 December 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for OHL6?
The MOT expires on 05 July 2025.
What is the tax status of OHL6?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of OHL6?
This is a 2005 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of OHL6?
This vehicle produces 190 g/km of CO2 emissions.