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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LM05FPO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 24 Oct 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,530 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 177,125 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,889 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,950 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,973 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,819 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,696 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake only just met limits
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 128,696 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- parking brake only just met limits
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,450 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,254 MI
9 Jun 202616 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,254 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 9 Jun 202618 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,304 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 9 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,239 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 9 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,918 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,918 MI
9 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,631 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2010 9 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,314 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 9 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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LM05FPO was registered on 2005-07-20
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