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LS55VLU
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS55VLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Sep 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 192,162 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 192,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 184,033 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
3 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 183,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,884 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018 6 Jun 20267 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 157,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,929 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- tyre pressure warning light on
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front seatbelt fluffing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
10 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre pressure warning light on
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front seatbelt fluffing
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- exhaust heat shield insecure
18 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,226 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 141,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,222 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 6 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,002 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,495 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 6 Jun 202621 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
26 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,615 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202611 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,174 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 6 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,018 MI
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LS55VLU was registered on 2005-12-09
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