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OU55LSZ
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration OU55LSZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 06 Dec 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
7 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,006 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,107 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,099 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,874 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under-tray fitted
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,258 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018 2 Jul 202623 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,288 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,301 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,301 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,562 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014 2 Jul 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,893 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,499 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012 2 Jul 20262 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,522 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,033 MI
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OU55LSZ was registered on 2005-11-25
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