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LS55ZKA
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LS55ZKA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 15 Feb 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
21
Passes
7
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 135,101 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 135,101 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 135,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect discoloured lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm closer to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect discoloured lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm closer to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- handbrake light staying on
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,109 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026 6 Jun 202611 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,930 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,012 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,274 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- 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))
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,898 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
26 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
20 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,663 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear rear park brake requires adjustment
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,047 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,074 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,354 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018 6 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,157 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner and outer edges
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,066 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 6 Jun 20265 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,112 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 6 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,873 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,273 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,631 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,032 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,032 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,988 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 6 Jun 202630 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,280 KM
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010Advisory 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)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,659 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,597 MI
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LS55ZKA was registered on 2005-12-20
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