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LS55VUL
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS55VUL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,040 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,811 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,387 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,886 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- EML on
10 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested Brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges & low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,932 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,268 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,209 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three at rear (1.1.11 (c))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,237 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked not in driver view (8.3.1d)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,748 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017 6 Jun 202625 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,940 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,047 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,047 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,689 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,671 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,671 MI
6 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,050 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 6 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,562 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,315 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,578 MI
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LS55VUL was registered on 2005-12-21
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