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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LL05CFN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,071 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,629 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,450 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coil spring corroded Both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,196 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,530 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,901 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,696 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,926 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,905 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,458 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,447 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
17 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside 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 Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,262 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 8 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,206 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 8 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
6 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,177 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
18 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,867 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2012 8 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,646 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,132 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010 8 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,889 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LL05CFN was registered on 2005-08-24
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