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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05XDB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 13 Jul 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 247,859 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covered sills
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 242,007 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023 16 Jun 20261 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 235,297 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on edges
- o/s front brake has been hot and binding slightly
- n/s rear tyre approx 3mm
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 230,732 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- centre brake pipes rusty
- rear brakes discs worn
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 230,732 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear brakes discs worn
- centre brake pipes rusty
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 223,294 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes slightly rusty
- brake pipes cracking slightly
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 216,686 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s rear tyre worn on edge
- center rear brake pipes rusty
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 216,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- center rear brake pipes rusty
- o/s rear tyre worn on edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 211,242 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear brake pipes rusty
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 211,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Central Rear brake pipes rusty
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 208,233 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pipe rusty
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 197,709 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 197,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 182,097 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 163,394 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 148,956 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 137,159 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 127,096 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 127,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,262 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2010 16 Jun 20269 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 97,966 MI
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LS05XDB was registered on 2005-06-13
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