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LS55NWU
2005 BMW X3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration LS55NWU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 09 Mar 2026
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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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58 Total Defects Recorded
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,078 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,534 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2025 6 Jun 202626 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
1 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,345 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024 6 Jun 202610 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,476 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- corroded exhaust system
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- corroded exhaust system
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,874 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective all cat bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,853 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both rear shocks corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both rear shocks corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,889 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- both rear shocks corroded
- excessive travel in handbrake but can still be operated
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,911 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,379 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018 6 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,730 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,713 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,227 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202627 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,243 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2014 6 Jun 202625 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,243 MI
6 Jun 20266 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,048 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013 6 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,240 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012 6 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
10 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,142 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,765 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2010 6 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,048 MI
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LS55NWU was registered on 2005-11-23
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