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LS05FPA
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration LS05FPA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 16 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 193,076 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,347 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,954 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,936 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,630 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2023 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,255 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,255 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,216 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2021 6 Jun 202627 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,216 MI
6 Jun 202613 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,455 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2020 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,883 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust System Is Corroded
- Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,887 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018 6 Jun 20262 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both fronts (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- gearbox cover loose
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,805 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,382 MI
6 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,382 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016 6 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,017 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015 6 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,127 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,226 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 6 Jun 202614 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,684 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 6 Jun 202614 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,614 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 6 Jun 20265 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,621 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2010 6 Jun 20266 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,966 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,966 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS05FPA was registered on 2005-05-16
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