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LS05LMK
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS05LMK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Apr 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 218,005 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 210,849 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 210,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 206,735 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024 7 Jun 20266 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 200,608 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023 7 Jun 20266 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 200,608 MI
7 Jun 20269 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,921 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022 7 Jun 20267 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,119 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Unable to properly check the under side of vehicle as plastic trims fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))
- Induction pipe split
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 179,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Unable to properly check the under side of vehicle as plastic trims fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))
- Induction pipe split
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,344 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019 7 Jun 202617 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,366 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion on front springs
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 158,366 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion on front springs
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,983 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,916 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Engine management warning light illuminated
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn on both edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,427 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 7 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
6 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,553 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015 7 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,254 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 7 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,536 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,546 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2012 7 Jun 202619 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,956 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011 7 Jun 202625 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,494 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,115 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 7 Jun 202617 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 71,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LS05LMK was registered on 2005-07-25
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