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LS05HLC
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS05HLC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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120 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,240 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- parking brake needs adjustement
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,240 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- parking brake needs adjustement
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,044 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,698 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,845 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,154 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,809 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,257 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,446 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,813 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,509 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,757 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2014 6 Jun 20265 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,537 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013 6 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,046 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 6 Jun 202627 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,131 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,693 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010 6 Jun 20262 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,050 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,060 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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LS05HLC was registered on 2005-05-18
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