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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR55FNL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 21 Oct 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,599 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,998 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,706 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,814 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaulst box corroded
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,198 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,578 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear brake wear sensor loose
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,956 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- o/s/f wheel has been welded on inner edge
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,991 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory 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)
28 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory 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)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,688 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 6 Jun 20266 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,708 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,442 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,635 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,875 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,407 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,379 MI
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LR55FNL was registered on 2005-12-13
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