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LA55WTP
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration LA55WTP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 04 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 147,370 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 147,370 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,345 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026 6 Jun 20264 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,045 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- slight crack on windscreen nearside
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,865 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,971 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2020 6 Jun 202621 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,551 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019 6 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,526 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,795 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,673 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2016 6 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,495 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,055 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,587 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,737 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,242 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,424 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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LA55WTP was registered on 2005-10-17
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