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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS55BYA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,776 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside rear parking brake not in best working order
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,659 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,558 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,394 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,586 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,314 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,668 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,552 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has small crack in o/s corner (8.3.1d)
25 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,552 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has small crack in o/s corner (8.3.1d)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,164 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,775 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202624 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,413 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015 6 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,451 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 6 Jun 20263 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,664 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,891 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,943 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,943 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,056 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2010 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,702 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS55BYA was registered on 2005-10-31
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