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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05XCM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2018
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 189,854 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
- under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,251 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,209 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s rear tyre getting very low on edges
- n/s o/s front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
- n/s front tyre getting close to legal limit
- both rear indicator bulbs deteriorating
- chip in windscreen
- slight lip front brake discs
- o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 167,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front tyre getting close to legal limit
- slight lip front brake discs
- o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge
- n/s rear tyre getting very low on edges
- handbrake travel
- chip in windscreen
- both rear indicator bulbs deteriorating
7 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,159 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 154,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 143,583 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 143,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,254 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,381 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,837 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,140 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 16 Jun 20262 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 88,705 MI
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LS05XCM was registered on 2005-06-29
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