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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS55LXY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 25 Aug 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,562 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,672 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,005 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,130 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake hoses perished
- front brake hoses perished
- Oil leak ()
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure wear sensor wire (1.9.2a)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- rear brake hoses perished
- front brake hoses perished
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,140 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- oil leak
- n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- oil leak
- n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,171 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016 8 Jun 20264 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,912 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,641 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014 8 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,680 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 8 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,793 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,978 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 8 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,799 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,030 MI
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LS55LXY was registered on 2005-12-16
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