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LS55ZKU
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS55ZKU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 09 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,415 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached securing bolt on top mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,793 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,554 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability front wishbone bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake inoperative on one side 180kg n/s and 100kg o/s (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,742 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,318 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,953 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,529 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,824 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Performance imbalance front brakes.
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pad warning indicator illuminated.
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Performance imbalance front brakes.
- Tyre run flat indicator illuminated.
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,077 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202625 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,560 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- play in steering rack.
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- play in steering rack.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,940 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,726 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,503 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,106 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013 6 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,700 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,975 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,967 MI
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LS55ZKU was registered on 2005-12-19
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