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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 FZTMOT history

LB05 FZT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 179,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,618 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FZT was last recorded at 179,618 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,618 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,618 miles
  • 2025 – 170,943 miles
  • 2024 – 164,503 miles
  • 2022 – 158,442 miles
  • 2021 – 151,876 miles
  • 2020 – 145,308 miles
  • 2019 – 137,935 miles
  • 2018 – 132,013 miles
  • 2017 – 127,926 miles
  • 2016 – 124,069 miles
  • 2015 – 120,551 miles
  • 2014 – 116,442 miles
  • 2013 – 110,135 miles
  • 2012 – 99,190 miles
  • 2011 – 86,076 miles
  • 2010 – 72,684 miles
  • 2009 – 70,221 miles
  • 2008 – 46,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,618 miles
    Test number
    231040527406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail179,618 miles (+8,675)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,618 miles
    Test number
    473544602425
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor near seat belt mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass170,943 miles (+6,440)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,943 miles
    Test number
    956583972941
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,503 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,503 miles
    Test number
    618969419081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,503 miles (+6,061)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,503 miles
    Test number
    646626022226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,442 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,442 miles
    Test number
    173330586408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,876 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,876 miles
    Test number
    931815294213
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail151,876 miles (+6,568)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,876 miles
    Test number
    638830240172
    • Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass145,308 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,308 miles
    Test number
    249174651245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail145,306 miles (+7,371)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,306 miles
    Test number
    754235436401
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass137,935 miles (+5,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,935 miles
    Test number
    377085880413
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass132,013 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,013 miles
    Test number
    202560289204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass127,926 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    955287582346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,893 miles (+3,824)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    212318741722
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 225/40/17 (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. below 2.75 (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass124,069 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,069 miles
    Test number
    540379955403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,989 miles (+3,438)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    689650256603
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass120,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    161070930265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,550 miles (+4,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,550 miles
    Test number
    753881904821
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge;255/35/zr18- extra load (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass116,442 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    977034314251
    • NoteHandbrake effort low on offside - overall readings at 17%

  20. Fail116,442 miles (+6,307)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    667254014201
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass110,135 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,135 miles
    Test number
    276946523297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,945 miles (+10,755)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,945 miles
    Test number
    658777913276
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass99,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,190 miles
    Test number
    257529712246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,190 miles (+13,114)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,190 miles
    Test number
    295439812249
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass86,076 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    207840601222
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise all rear suspension bushis slightly deteritid
    • NoteAdvise front discs slightly worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitid front

  26. Fail86,073 miles (+13,389)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,073 miles
    Test number
    297219791140
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise all rear suspension bushis slightly deteritid
    • NoteAdvise front discs slightly worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitid front

  27. Pass72,684 miles (+2,463)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    660925790123
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteSlight wear on front and rear brake discs.
    • NoteSome damage to nearside front brake pad warning wire.

  28. Pass70,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    161254309258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,221 miles (+23,346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    770244709273
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass46,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,875 miles
    Test number
    323221018484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FZT

Does LB05 FZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FZT is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FZT?
The MOT on LB05 FZT is valid until 22 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 FZT done?
LB05 FZT was recorded at 179,618 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,591 miles a year.
Has LB05 FZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FZT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 FZT 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 FZT find?
LB05 FZT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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