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LM05FGG
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LM05FGG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Oct 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 190,813 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2026 9 Jun 202617 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 190,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre NOT repairable ()
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,307 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2025 9 Jun 202620 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,425 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
19 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,831 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,060 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,367 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,393 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202615 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,411 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,456 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018 9 Jun 202620 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,969 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,699 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in offside steering rack end
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in offside steering rack end
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,972 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,995 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 9 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,266 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,266 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,071 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012 9 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,953 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 9 Jun 20268 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,657 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2011 9 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,407 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010 9 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,407 MI
9 Jun 202612 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,549 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LM05FGG was registered on 2005-06-28
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