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Gold · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 CWUMOT history

LB05 CWU is a gold diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,087 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CWU was last recorded at 178,087 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,657 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,430 miles
Average per year
7,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,087 miles
  • 2024 – 173,345 miles
  • 2023 – 171,519 miles
  • 2021 – 168,942 miles
  • 2020 – 166,709 miles
  • 2019 – 162,942 miles
  • 2018 – 160,892 miles
  • 2017 – 158,540 miles
  • 2016 – 156,141 miles
  • 2015 – 149,261 miles
  • 2014 – 133,595 miles
  • 2013 – 116,490 miles
  • 2012 – 101,264 miles
  • 2011 – 84,569 miles
  • 2010 – 73,781 miles
  • 2009 – 66,479 miles
  • 2008 – 55,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,087 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,087 miles (+2,430)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,087 miles
    Test number
    928225272391
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,657 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,657 miles
    Test number
    190756437183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,345 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,345 miles
    Test number
    537303670507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,519 miles (+2,577)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,519 miles
    Test number
    994327922236
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass168,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,942 miles
    Test number
    901445557259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,942 miles (+2,233)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,942 miles
    Test number
    862016901553
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged To the caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged To the caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass166,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,709 miles
    Test number
    423159100012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail166,709 miles (+3,767)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,709 miles
    Test number
    922791288215
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass162,942 miles (+2,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,942 miles
    Test number
    105522064331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass160,892 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,892 miles
    Test number
    599576224519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,540 miles (+2,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,540 miles
    Test number
    440617727228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre has inner side wall cracking

  12. Pass156,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    156,141 miles
    Test number
    128182812397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail156,137 miles (+6,876)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,137 miles
    Test number
    466790036719
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass149,261 miles (+15,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    149,261 miles
    Test number
    227250845452
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,595 miles (+17,105)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    759104364175
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  16. Pass116,490 miles (+68)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    248795263411
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail116,422 miles (+15,158)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    115174663152
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass101,264 miles (+16,695)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    376374472102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass84,569 miles (+10,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    868159051151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass73,781 miles (+7,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    602043150137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,479 miles (+11,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    342834859198
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail55,209 miles (+1,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,209 miles
    Test number
    592903698188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass54,206 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    881851168158
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low!

Questions about LB05 CWU

Does LB05 CWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 CWU is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CWU?
The MOT on LB05 CWU is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 CWU done?
LB05 CWU was recorded at 178,087 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,077 miles a year.
Has LB05 CWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CWU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 CWU 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 LB05 CWU find?
LB05 CWU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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