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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS55ZJO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 05 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,944 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,596 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,850 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023 6 Jun 202615 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,576 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,447 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,742 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,968 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 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))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory 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))
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,965 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018 6 Jun 20262 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,020 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017 6 Jun 20261 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,621 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,229 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016 6 Jun 20267 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,172 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,411 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
21 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,986 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,480 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,190 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,533 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2010 6 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,941 KM
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LS55ZJO was registered on 2005-12-20
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