BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc
LAP 705MOT history
LAP 705 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 101,023 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LAP 705
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LAP 705 was last recorded at 101,023 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,631 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,392 miles
- Average per year
- 4,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,023 miles
- 2025 – 98,631 miles
- 2024 – 97,101 miles
- 2023 – 95,098 miles
- 2022 – 93,073 miles
- 2021 – 90,773 miles
- 2020 – 88,053 miles
- 2019 – 83,647 miles
- 2018 – 78,962 miles
- 2017 – 74,273 miles
- 2016 – 69,431 miles
- 2015 – 63,996 miles
- 2014 – 57,621 miles
- 2013 – 51,116 miles
- 2012 – 43,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,023 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Tyre slightly damaged both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,023 miles (+2,392)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 101,023 miles
- Test number
- 359353996512
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass98,631 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 98,631 miles
- Test number
- 633984128408
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail98,631 miles (+1,530)1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,631 miles
- Test number
- 579227666879
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass97,101 miles (+2,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 97,101 miles
- Test number
- 779294274609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass95,098 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 95,098 miles
- Test number
- 585572061128
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,098 miles (+2,025)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,098 miles
- Test number
- 279803422485
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,073 miles (+2,300)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 93,073 miles
- Test number
- 924667895167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,773 miles (+2,720)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 90,773 miles
- Test number
- 870071882908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,053 miles (+4,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 88,053 miles
- Test number
- 685411853577
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,647 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 83,647 miles
- Test number
- 184431012374
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,642 miles (+4,680)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,642 miles
- Test number
- 313994639005
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,962 miles (+4,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 78,962 miles
- Test number
- 870031696174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass74,273 miles (+4,842)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 74,273 miles
- Test number
- 937373795863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,431 miles (+5,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,431 miles
- Test number
- 666941553177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass63,996 miles (+6,375)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 63,996 miles
- Test number
- 386404915130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,621 miles (+6,505)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 57,621 miles
- Test number
- 157088774063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,116 miles (+7,530)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,116 miles
- Test number
- 598277763028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,586 miles
- Test number
- 576243672051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LAP 705
- What vehicle is registration LAP 705 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LAP 705 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LAP 705 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LAP 705 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LAP 705?
- The MOT on LAP 705 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LAP 705 done?
- LAP 705 was recorded at 101,023 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,072 miles a year.
- Has LAP 705 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LAP 705 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LAP 705 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LAP 705 find?
- LAP 705 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all lipped; power steering pump has slight seepage.
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