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LS55LZC
2005 BMW 118
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS55LZC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2005
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
16 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 222,253 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 221,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT FORWARD LOWER ARM BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S FRONT CENTRAL LOWER ARM, BALL JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 198,099 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 195,105 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 195,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,786 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023 8 Jun 202611 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 190,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- 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))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,906 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2022 8 Jun 20267 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and got nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,512 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 / 40 ZR 18 V @ 2m (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,174 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020 8 Jun 202622 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,910 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 8 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,033 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak ()
- under/upper tray fitted
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.3)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,928 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,280 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,160 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,084 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,723 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 8 Jun 202622 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,112 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011 8 Jun 202619 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,326 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010 8 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,200 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS55LZC was registered on 2005-11-29
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