BMW 3 SERIES GF05XRB has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 181,675 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 15:57.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 25th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

GF05XRB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH APRIL 2027181,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202525TH APRIL 2026164,881 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202425TH APRIL 2025150,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front View Mirror O/s Slightly Discolorated
  3. ADVISORY - Front Air Intake Slightly Loose, Brown Tape Used
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Cut
  9. ADVISORY - Central Rear Trans Box Oil Leak
PASSED2ND JUNE 202321ST JUNE 2024139,546 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH JUNE 202221ST JUNE 2023126,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JUNE 202121ST JUNE 2022114,036 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202021ST JUNE 2021103,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Lower Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH JUNE 201927TH DECEMBER 2020102,114 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 201827TH JUNE 201997,762 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 201727TH JUNE 201889,279 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 20166TH JUNE 201784,627 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Has Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Discs Are Slightly Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Are Getting Thin
PASSED5TH JUNE 20156TH JUNE 201677,122 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED2ND JUNE 20146TH JUNE 201571,779 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED1ST JUNE 20136TH JUNE 201465,892 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 20126TH JUNE 201360,314 MI
FAILED31ST MAY 201259,936 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND JUNE 20116TH JUNE 201254,395 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 20106TH JUNE 201150,181 MI
PASSED8TH MAY 20096TH JUNE 201044,832 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak At Diff
PASSED15TH MAY 20086TH JUNE 200938,793 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 200838,778 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05XRB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 90% | MOT Failure Rate: 10%

GF05XRB MOT Comments

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GF05XRB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 181,675 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,651 miles

GF05XRB FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration GF05XRB was manufactured on Monday 6th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 181,675 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,651 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05XRB has a 90% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 43 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does GF05XRB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 GF05XRB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF05XRB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 GF05XRB does have Tax. Read more

When does GF05XRB Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF05XRB will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF05XRB MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF05XRB will expire in 12 months on Sunday 25th April 2027. Read more

When did GF05XRB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05XRB was on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 15:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05XRB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GF05XRB we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF05XRB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GF05XRB we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 90% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05XRB?

GF05XRB is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has GF05XRB done?

The odometer reading for GF05XRB at the last MOT in April 2026 was 181,675 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,651 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05XRB?

The vehicle GF05XRB was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 6th June 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05XRB?

The official colour of GF05XRB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GF05XRB have?

GF05XRB has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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