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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 FSDMOT history

LB05 FSD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2022
Mileage
199,027 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FSD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 FSD was last recorded at 199,027 miles on 6 May 2022, 11,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,619 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
11,408 miles
Average per year
8,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,027 miles
  • 2021 – 187,619 miles
  • 2020 – 173,588 miles
  • 2019 – 166,034 miles
  • 2018 – 157,729 miles
  • 2017 – 147,904 miles
  • 2016 – 134,798 miles
  • 2015 – 124,043 miles
  • 2014 – 117,578 miles
  • 2013 – 108,712 miles
  • 2012 – 97,391 miles
  • 2011 – 92,158 miles
  • 2010 – 86,829 miles
  • 2008 – 74,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,027 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,027 miles (+11,408)3 dangerous4 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,027 miles
    Test number
    466747491660
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass187,619 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    187,619 miles
    Test number
    259053450100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail187,614 miles (+14,026)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,614 miles
    Test number
    690853930630
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass173,588 miles (+7,554)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,588 miles
    Test number
    346661264848
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnderneath corroded

  5. Pass166,034 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,034 miles
    Test number
    124862498369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,729 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,729 miles
    Test number
    588305320868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    456274554268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail147,904 miles (+13,106)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    484644662738
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass134,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,798 miles
    Test number
    345916757050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,798 miles (+10,755)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,798 miles
    Test number
    426690347414
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass124,043 miles (+6,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,043 miles
    Test number
    397026245024
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass117,578 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    788432354055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,712 miles (+11,321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    785808653044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,391 miles (+5,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,391 miles
    Test number
    559919432058
    • NoteO/S/R tyre has cut in outer side wall but not down to cords at time of test

  15. Pass92,158 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    509670861073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,129 miles (+5,300)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    289316051074
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass86,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    150184730416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,829 miles (+12,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    504143130052
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,496 miles
    Test number
    272528648477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FSD

Does LB05 FSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 FSD expired on 3 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FSD?
The MOT on LB05 FSD expired on 3 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 FSD done?
LB05 FSD was recorded at 199,027 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 8,933 miles a year.
Has LB05 FSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FSD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 FSD 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 FSD find?
LB05 FSD failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 16 more.

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