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LS55SVO
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LS55SVO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,800 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2026 8 Jun 202610 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,948 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,234 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,545 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,225 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,286 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2021 8 Jun 20263 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,840 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,080 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019 8 Jun 202624 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,787 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak to engine
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split 255/35/18 94 y Continental (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak to engine
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,212 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (3.6.B.4d)
2 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,605 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 8 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,554 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 8 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,787 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 8 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,484 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 8 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,323 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 8 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,852 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,640 MI
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LS55SVO was registered on 2005-11-28
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