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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS55LXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 22 May 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,824 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2026 13 Jun 20266 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,638 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,395 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,270 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,566 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,316 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2021 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,927 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,889 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,082 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,485 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer cracked side wall
- Offside Rear cracked tyre
- Nearside Rear cracked
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,961 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,392 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,893 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,722 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,193 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202625 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,622 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,908 MI
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LS55LXM was registered on 2005-12-08
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