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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05LNF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 192,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle All passenger doors (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
26 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,407 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- all 4 brake discs surface corrosion
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,231 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 181,231 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,957 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 175,615 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 7 Jun 202625 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 175,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,267 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 7 Jun 20269 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 155,429 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 7 Jun 20269 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 155,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,049 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,374 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,065 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2014 7 Jun 20269 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,583 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 7 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,320 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202615 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,172 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,729 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202614 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,796 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 7 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,096 MI
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LS05LNF was registered on 2005-07-26
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