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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS55BZP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 15 Nov 2024
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 219,491 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 210,855 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 210,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 204,523 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Underbody covered in under seal
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 187,950 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 178,566 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020 6 Jun 202617 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,563 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 174,711 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202622 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 157,431 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202622 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 157,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning light on (3.4.1c)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,834 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,971 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 6 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,048 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,500 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202623 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,472 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,656 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
11 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,138 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS55BZP was registered on 2005-11-30
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