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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 FZHMOT history

LB05 FZH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 224,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
224,628 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FZH was last recorded at 224,628 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 11,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,442 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
11,186 miles
Average per year
10,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 224,628 miles
  • 2020 – 213,442 miles
  • 2019 – 203,560 miles
  • 2018 – 192,224 miles
  • 2017 – 179,312 miles
  • 2016 – 165,669 miles
  • 2015 – 160,209 miles
  • 2014 – 160,190 miles
  • 2012 – 153,505 miles
  • 2011 – 145,236 miles
  • 2010 – 136,989 miles
  • 2009 – 114,260 miles
  • 2008 – 85,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,628 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,628 miles (+11,186)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    224,628 miles
    Test number
    186408716911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  2. Pass213,442 miles (+9,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    213,442 miles
    Test number
    873683796050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage lower corner

  3. Pass203,560 miles (+11,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    203,560 miles
    Test number
    200227594616
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar linkage worn

  4. Pass192,224 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    192,224 miles
    Test number
    150655361189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail192,221 miles (+12,909)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,221 miles
    Test number
    225126730268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass179,312 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    179,312 miles
    Test number
    257758965587
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail179,284 miles (+13,615)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,284 miles
    Test number
    271004980302
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens covered with red tape
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTraction control warning light illuminated

  8. Pass165,669 miles (+5,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,669 miles
    Test number
    800219048695
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre near limit

  9. Pass160,209 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    160,209 miles
    Test number
    377065956246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass160,190 miles (+6,685)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    160,190 miles
    Test number
    148717854137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail153,505 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,505 miles
    Test number
    188329592106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass153,505 miles (+8,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    153,505 miles
    Test number
    305649992166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass145,236 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    326153581105
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
    • NoteUndertray covers fitted.

  14. Fail145,236 miles (+8,247)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    388543281167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
    • NoteUndertray covers fitted.

  15. Pass136,989 miles (+22,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    136,989 miles
    Test number
    301613880194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,260 miles (+28,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,260 miles
    Test number
    112916769136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    744059168167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail85,621 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    512018968123
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB05 FZH

Does LB05 FZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 FZH expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FZH?
The MOT on LB05 FZH expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 FZH done?
LB05 FZH was recorded at 224,628 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 10,383 miles a year.
Has LB05 FZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FZH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 FZH 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 FZH find?
LB05 FZH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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