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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB05 CVPMOT history

LB05 CVP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2024
Mileage
98,537 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CVP was last recorded at 98,537 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2017: 93,039 miles, lower than 93,097 miles on 18 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,417 miles · 18 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,537 miles
  • 2021 – 98,417 miles
  • 2020 – 98,296 miles
  • 2018 – 94,924 miles
  • 2017 – 93,039 miles
  • 2016 – 77,385 miles
  • 2015 – 72,176 miles
  • 2014 – 68,853 miles
  • 2013 – 59,825 miles
  • 2012 – 55,405 miles
  • 2011 – 48,736 miles
  • 2010 – 42,856 miles
  • 2009 – 36,667 miles
  • 2008 – 28,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,537 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,537 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    918034395499
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,417 miles
    Test number
    960976782644
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,417 miles (+121)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,417 miles
    Test number
    825750982619
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 in each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,296 miles (+3,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,296 miles
    Test number
    238267189253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,924 miles (+1,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    287646339147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Pass93,039 miles (-58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,039 miles
    Test number
    829253102145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail93,097 miles (+15,712)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    212054577843
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass77,385 miles (+5,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,385 miles
    Test number
    358065518641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass72,176 miles (+3,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    673215966096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass68,853 miles (+9,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    266613104366
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer is deteriorating.

  11. Pass59,825 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    779405393281
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  12. Fail59,787 miles (+4,382)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,787 miles
    Test number
    307194193207
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  13. Pass55,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    375876502382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,380 miles (+6,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    216676802330
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass48,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    285645281276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,728 miles (+5,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    499985681278
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

  17. Pass42,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    973716890215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,856 miles (+6,189)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    911035590278
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Pass36,667 miles (+8,176)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,667 miles
    Test number
    600512389271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

  20. Pass28,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,491 miles
    Test number
    221981898152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 CVP

Does LB05 CVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 CVP expired on 2 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CVP?
The MOT on LB05 CVP expired on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 CVP done?
LB05 CVP was recorded at 98,537 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has LB05 CVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CVP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 CVP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 CVP find?
LB05 CVP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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