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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS55WBT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 30 Dec 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,605 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,196 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020 7 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,196 MI
7 Jun 202610 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,970 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019 7 Jun 20266 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,818 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,071 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,022 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015 7 Jun 202610 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,022 MI
7 Jun 20266 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,297 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,738 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,000 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,554 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,649 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2010 7 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,648 MI
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LS55WBT was registered on 2005-11-30
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