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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05XBC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 192,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
13 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,552 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Wet undertrays underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,865 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,107 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,868 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017 17 Jun 202623 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,696 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 17 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,974 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 17 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,887 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 17 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,887 MI
17 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 120,964 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013Advisory 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)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,719 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012 17 Jun 202621 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 104,274 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 17 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,543 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010 17 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,977 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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LS05XBC was registered on 2005-06-18
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