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LD55MKA
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LD55MKA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 08 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,875 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,571 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2025 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
20 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,756 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2024 10 Jun 20269 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,178 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,038 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Bodywork damage to front & rear bumpers.
9 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Bodywork damage to front & rear bumpers.
3 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,273 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,020 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,998 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,038 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,434 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 10 Jun 202625 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,483 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,729 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,614 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 10 Jun 202611 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,457 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 10 Jun 202611 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,419 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,255 MI
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LD55MKA was registered on 2005-09-20
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