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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05MHN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 19 May 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 99,426 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 99,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,681 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,468 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,000 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024 7 Jun 202629 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,312 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023 7 Jun 202628 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,306 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022 7 Jun 202626 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,000 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,062 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,114 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,653 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016Advisory 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)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,091 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,680 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 7 Jun 20264 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,980 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 138,563 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,075 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,325 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,072 MI
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LS05MHN was registered on 2005-05-28
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