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LP55WAL
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LP55WAL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 14 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,163 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,785 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,767 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024 7 Jun 202615 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,926 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023 7 Jun 202615 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,887 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under car greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in inner sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in inner sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under car greased (1.1.11 (c))
- oil level low
- Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside parking brake lagging in operation
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,971 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf/nsf (5.2.3 (e))
26 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,478 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020 7 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,987 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2019 7 Jun 202613 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,592 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both ABS sensor bolts damaged/snapped but still secure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,868 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front abs sensor bolt missing
- Nearside Front abs sensor bolt snapped
3 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,053 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016 7 Jun 20265 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,343 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015 7 Jun 202621 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,281 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 7 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,725 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 7 Jun 202622 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,720 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012Advisory 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)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,973 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,893 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 7 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear 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)
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LP55WAL was registered on 2005-12-22
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