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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05MFU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 13 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,858 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,373 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025 7 Jun 202626 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,874 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024 7 Jun 202613 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,782 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023 7 Jun 202614 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,858 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (bothside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,721 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021 7 Jun 20269 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,925 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,036 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019 7 Jun 20269 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,803 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- middle exhaust bracket broken
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,626 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,407 MI
7 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,407 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016 7 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,400 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015 7 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,059 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 7 Jun 20268 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,413 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,788 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,804 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 7 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 19,804 MI
7 Jun 20267 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,664 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010Reason(s) for failure
- Propshaft component defective Dangerous
8 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,231 MI
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LS05MFU was registered on 2005-05-17
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