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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS55ZYR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
18 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,857 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,592 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,230 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,004 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019 6 Jun 20263 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,960 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,835 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,786 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016 6 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,407 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015 6 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,129 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,600 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,641 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012 6 Jun 20267 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,550 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,957 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,286 MI
6 Jun 20269 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,286 MI
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LS55ZYR was registered on 2005-12-16
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