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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05GAA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 09 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,701 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,950 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,193 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,397 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,685 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,046 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,911 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,685 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,676 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,676 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,758 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,173 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016 8 Jun 20264 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,128 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 8 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,768 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,138 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2012 8 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,361 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,430 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010 8 Jun 20268 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 14,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,067 MI
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LS05GAA was registered on 2005-05-14
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