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LS55URO
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS55URO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 145,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Right hand of horn switch not working
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- 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))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,067 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,869 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
3 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,829 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Right hand of horn switch not working
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Nail in tyre Thorn in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in tyre Thorn in tyre ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Right hand of horn switch not working
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,496 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted covering some areas
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,528 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022 12 Jun 20264 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,042 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,619 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2020 12 Jun 20269 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,602 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,640 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,983 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017 12 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,398 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,674 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015 12 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,937 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,883 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,967 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,294 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,886 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202629 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS55URO was registered on 2005-12-28
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