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2005 BMW M3
General Information
- Registration LM05FOP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3246cc
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- Expires 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,159 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026 9 Jun 202612 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,756 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,327 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,802 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023 9 Jun 20263 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,938 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. Strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
31 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. Strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Differential oil leak.
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,813 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021 9 Jun 202624 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,813 MI
9 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,186 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202616 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,243 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- coolant light is on advise inspection
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,439 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,439 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,697 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017 9 Jun 202621 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,882 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,882 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,931 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 9 Jun 202622 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,175 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,177 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,853 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,816 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2011 9 Jun 202625 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,173 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2010 9 Jun 202618 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
2 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,791 MI
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LM05FOP was registered on 2005-06-29
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