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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05HBA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 13 Apr 2022
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 198,826 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 183,563 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 183,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,705 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,871 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,313 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 145,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,550 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,917 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202614 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,987 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,299 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,387 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,384 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202625 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,818 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011 5 Jun 202626 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,184 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,503 MI
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LS05HBA was registered on 2005-05-12
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