BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB05 GAOMOT history
LB05 GAO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 93,606 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,068 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 GAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 GAO was last recorded at 93,606 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,786 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,820 miles
- Average per year
- 3,068 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,606 miles
- 2025 – 91,786 miles
- 2023 – 89,175 miles
- 2021 – 82,869 miles
- 2020 – 73,703 miles
- 2019 – 67,031 miles
- 2014 – 53,066 miles
- 2013 – 52,120 miles
- 2012 – 51,098 miles
- 2009 – 45,500 miles
- 2008 – 39,965 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,606 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,606 miles (+1,820)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 93,606 miles
- Test number
- 750338656517
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,786 miles (+2,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 91,786 miles
- Test number
- 290549751284
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,175 miles (+3,803)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,175 miles
- Test number
- 113449918288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,372 miles (+2,503)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 85,372 miles
- Test number
- 839994652315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass82,869 miles (+9,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 82,869 miles
- Test number
- 704084838053
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,703 miles (+6,672)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 73,703 miles
- Test number
- 710422352754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryWipers slightly deteriorated
Pass67,031 miles (+13,965)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,031 miles
- Test number
- 980781519620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,066 miles (+946)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 53,066 miles
- Test number
- 626264724326
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,120 miles (+1,022)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,120 miles
- Test number
- 276555773148
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated
Pass51,098 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 51,098 miles
- Test number
- 495327622046
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteN/s/front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
Fail51,098 miles (+5,598)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,098 miles
- Test number
- 335777022026
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteN/s/front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
Pass45,500 miles (+5,535)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 45,500 miles
- Test number
- 913030219282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,965 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,965 miles
- Test number
- 422253208204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,934 miles2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,934 miles
- Test number
- 152363198176
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LB05 GAO
- Does LB05 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GAO is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 GAO?
- The MOT on LB05 GAO is valid until 9 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 GAO done?
- LB05 GAO was recorded at 93,606 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,068 miles a year.
- Has LB05 GAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 GAO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2012.
- Has the mileage on LB05 GAO 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 GAO find?
- LB05 GAO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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