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LA55XUH
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LA55XUH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Dec 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,520 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,869 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,745 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024 7 Jun 202613 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,301 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023 7 Jun 20262 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,042 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,042 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,918 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,918 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,670 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,107 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- osf lower -fog lamp partially insecure
- Tyre pressure warning lamp staying ON
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,242 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017 7 Jun 202629 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,129 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016 7 Jun 202622 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,710 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,878 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014 7 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,537 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202622 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,481 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,950 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,811 MI
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LA55XUH was registered on 2005-11-04
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