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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05XCG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Feb 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,117 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,669 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024 17 Jun 202610 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,157 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,616 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side Mirror Cover Broken
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,616 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side Mirror Cover Broken
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,542 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,542 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,328 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,328 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,354 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018 17 Jun 202613 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,900 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017 17 Jun 202626 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,407 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 17 Jun 202617 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,754 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 17 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,101 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014 17 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,263 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,323 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,590 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011 17 Jun 202629 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,243 MI
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LS05XCG was registered on 2005-06-13
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