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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS05ZFM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,255 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2026 5 Jun 20265 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,626 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
21 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,980 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,255 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,300 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022 5 Jun 20261 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 62,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,021 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,746 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020 5 Jun 202621 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,956 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,117 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,440 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,740 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 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)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,471 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 5 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,184 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 5 Jun 202614 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,628 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,309 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 5 Jun 202620 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,731 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2011 5 Jun 202619 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,533 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2010Advisory 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)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,899 MI
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LS05ZFM was registered on 2005-05-23
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