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LS55PBV
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
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- Registration LS55PBV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,579 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Hand brake could be better at O/S.
- N/S strut top mount beginning to get stiff.
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,525 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,133 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- exhaust noisy
- TPMS on dash
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,328 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,050 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure warning light on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,245 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,245 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,273 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,241 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leak
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Park brake has some imbalance/on 30% max,strong advise
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brakes have some uneven application 28%
- Auxiliary drive belt heavily cracked/drives P.A.S pump
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill area marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost mounting bush(s) nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak heavy ()
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,791 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017 12 Jun 20266 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,779 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,495 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,229 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,529 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013 12 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,529 MI
12 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,705 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202626 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,994 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,896 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,896 MI
12 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,017 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,017 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS55PBV was registered on 2005-12-09
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