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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05LNT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,498 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 151,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,358 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025 7 Jun 202629 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 148,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,170 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024 7 Jun 202618 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,423 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023 7 Jun 202613 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,269 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022 7 Jun 202622 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,525 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,384 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020 7 Jun 202629 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,707 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,844 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2018 7 Jun 20266 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,064 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,254 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 7 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,204 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,609 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2014 7 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,162 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,086 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012 7 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,869 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2011 7 Jun 20264 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,867 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,889 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS05LNT was registered on 2005-07-11
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