BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
LB05 DPBMOT history
LB05 DPB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,708 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 131,708 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 DPB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 DPB was last recorded at 131,708 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,878 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,830 miles
- Average per year
- 5,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,708 miles
- 2025 – 127,878 miles
- 2024 – 124,848 miles
- 2023 – 122,846 miles
- 2022 – 118,690 miles
- 2019 – 113,762 miles
- 2018 – 108,989 miles
- 2017 – 105,543 miles
- 2016 – 102,299 miles
- 2015 – 99,422 miles
- 2014 – 96,697 miles
- 2013 – 94,157 miles
- 2012 – 93,786 miles
- 2011 – 80,900 miles
- 2010 – 55,805 miles
- 2009 – 44,281 miles
- 2008 – 26,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,708 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
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, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
All brake discs look worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Secondary bonnet catch is stiff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,708 miles (+3,830)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 131,708 miles
- Test number
- 472710077937
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,878 miles (+34)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 127,878 miles
- Test number
- 217587933876
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in grease and undersealed. Cannot fully access (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,844 miles (+2,996)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,844 miles
- Test number
- 779711069113
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,848 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 124,848 miles
- Test number
- 817905864242
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,846 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 122,846 miles
- Test number
- 428270131435
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,843 miles (+4,153)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,843 miles
- Test number
- 825336542831
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,690 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 118,690 miles
- Test number
- 802848863186
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,688 miles (+4,926)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,688 miles
- Test number
- 540728984076
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,762 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 113,762 miles
- Test number
- 194326296057
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs look worn
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch is stiff
Fail113,746 miles (+4,757)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,746 miles
- Test number
- 932537229804
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs look worn
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch is stiff
Pass108,989 miles (+3,446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 108,989 miles
- Test number
- 908669196114
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass105,543 miles (+3,244)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,543 miles
- Test number
- 900405400985
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad wear warning wire broken
- AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded at bottom
Pass102,299 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,299 miles
- Test number
- 457273073352
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
- AdvisoryOffside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING
Fail102,248 miles (+2,826)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,248 miles
- Test number
- 832129569296
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
- AdvisoryOffside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING
Pass99,422 miles (+2,725)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,422 miles
- Test number
- 716297065135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,697 miles (+2,540)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 96,697 miles
- Test number
- 197382174152
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront brake disc's are slightly pitted.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass94,157 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 94,157 miles
- Test number
- 449292573124
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail94,147 miles (+361)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,147 miles
- Test number
- 395646763197
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,786 miles (+12,886)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 93,786 miles
- Test number
- 586637682263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass80,900 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,900 miles
- Test number
- 907264581200
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail80,876 miles (+25,071)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,876 miles
- Test number
- 385184181492
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,805 miles (+859)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 55,805 miles
- Test number
- 703709380267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Fail54,946 miles (+10,665)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,946 miles
- Test number
- 810442780211
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass44,281 miles (+17,962)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 44,281 miles
- Test number
- 851549889230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 26,319 miles
- Test number
- 904038718240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 DPB
- Does LB05 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 DPB is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 DPB?
- The MOT on LB05 DPB is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 DPB done?
- LB05 DPB was recorded at 131,708 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 5,914 miles a year.
- Has LB05 DPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 DPB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 DPB 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 DPB find?
- LB05 DPB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.
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