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LS55WBE
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1895cc
General Information
- Registration LS55WBE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,209 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- engine has rattling inside
- TPMS Illuminated
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,288 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- TPMS Illuminated
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 56,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- TPMS Illuminated
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 48,181 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 48,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 42,120 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023 6 Jun 202615 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 39,621 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 37,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 33,311 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. bold inner edge almost ply/ cords, and nail (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 33,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. bold inner edge almost ply/ cords, and nail (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 29,095 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 28,585 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Washer working but weak
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,821 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,317 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017 6 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,346 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,046 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2015 6 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,313 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2014 6 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,234 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013 6 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,234 MI
6 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,287 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,947 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,730 MI
6 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,730 MI
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LS55WBE was registered on 2005-12-15
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