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LS05LWT
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS05LWT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
18
Passes
3
Failures
85.71%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,441 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- underbody surface rust
- rear arches corroded
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front wing covered with tape
- Nearside Front wing corroded
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,497 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,915 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,114 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,347 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022 7 Jun 202626 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,975 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021 7 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,120 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2020 7 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,367 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING
- SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F STEAL BRAKE PIPES
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,995 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- under body components etc surface corrosion
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,795 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- amber warning light displayed
- parking brake efficiency only just met
3 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,027 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016 7 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,453 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,539 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014 7 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,926 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,957 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,022 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011 7 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,658 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,418 MI
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LS05LWT was registered on 2005-05-04
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