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GBAO05DBZ

BMW 3 SERIES

2005 · BLUE · DIESEL · 202,460 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-12-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-12● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition18 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 18 tests · 14 passed · 4 failed

PASS13 December 2025
128,197 mi
  • ADVISORYUndertrays attached to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some testable items
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYUnderneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion
PASS25 June 2019
202,460 km
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS19 June 2018
192,723 km
  • MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS29 June 2017
116,936 mi
PASS19 January 2016
98,457 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL13 January 2016
98,443 mi
  • FAILBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
  • FAILPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
  • FAILTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • FAILNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  • FAILElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (3.4.1c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYaux belt missing, laid in under tray
PASS26 September 2014
88,103 mi
PASS16 September 2013
76,658 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASS17 September 2012
69,334 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS30 September 2011
59,389 mi
FAIL29 September 2011
59,389 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL29 September 2010
48,411 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASS29 September 2010
48,411 mi
PASS28 May 2010
71,801 mi
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDboth front tyres worn on edges
PASS11 November 2009
44,314 mi
PASS3 July 2009
42,623 mi
FAIL3 July 2009
42,623 mi
  • FAILRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASS19 March 2008
31,094 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-03
CO₂ emissions
153 g/km
Tax due
2026-12-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-12
Recorded mileage
202,460 mi

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