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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS55ZZE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 01 Dec 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 241,265 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 239,146 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 228,558 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023 7 Jun 202624 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 204,555 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2022 7 Jun 202624 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 204,555 MI
7 Jun 202625 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 199,761 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light is on(pre 2008)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 199,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- engine management light is on(pre 2008)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 197,508 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
18 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 197,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 194,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,152 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018 7 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 170,247 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017 7 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,589 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016 7 Jun 202613 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,337 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 7 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,851 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 7 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,981 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202622 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,040 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,376 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,073 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 7 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,356 MI
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LS55ZZE was registered on 2005-12-21
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