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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 GBZMOT history

LB05 GBZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,701 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GBZ
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
16 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GBZ was last recorded at 157,701 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,306 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,395 miles
Average per year
5,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,701 miles
  • 2025 – 155,306 miles
  • 2024 – 153,420 miles
  • 2023 – 152,216 miles
  • 2022 – 149,311 miles
  • 2021 – 146,216 miles
  • 2020 – 140,540 miles
  • 2019 – 135,138 miles
  • 2018 – 130,352 miles
  • 2017 – 125,590 miles
  • 2016 – 120,752 miles
  • 2015 – 114,070 miles
  • 2014 – 107,833 miles
  • 2013 – 101,529 miles
  • 2012 – 94,646 miles
  • 2011 – 88,592 miles
  • 2010 – 78,265 miles
  • 2009 – 66,283 miles
  • 2008 – 51,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,701 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight power steering malfunction on idle

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,701 miles (+2,395)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,701 miles
    Test number
    792634396700
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering malfunction on idle

  2. Pass155,306 miles (+1,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,306 miles
    Test number
    194820412298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edges and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,420 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    571349181432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,415 miles (+1,199)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,415 miles
    Test number
    379455814954
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear hub bush (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged lateral badly twisted (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear hub bush (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    475266722317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail152,216 miles (+2,905)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    595740532587
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,311 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,311 miles
    Test number
    198107974422
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail149,309 miles (+3,093)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,309 miles
    Test number
    116347864273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass146,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    553062607462
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail146,216 miles (+5,676)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    544751032881
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass140,540 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,540 miles
    Test number
    103080557270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,138 miles (+4,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,138 miles
    Test number
    481085346076
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass130,352 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,352 miles
    Test number
    200087934199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  14. Fail130,351 miles (+4,761)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,351 miles
    Test number
    927332206219
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  15. Pass125,590 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    979349926130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,752 miles (+6,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    196764355983
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass114,070 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    396408040750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,833 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    246771504387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,529 miles (+6,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,529 miles
    Test number
    926555593212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass94,646 miles (+6,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,646 miles
    Test number
    586659672242
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake disc

  21. Pass88,592 miles (+10,327)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    707850881257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,265 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,265 miles
    Test number
    504297470239
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner outer edges have low tread

  23. Fail78,219 miles (+11,936)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    634758360255
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner outer edges have low tread

  24. Pass66,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    412660669248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,283 miles (+15,081)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    603830569235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  26. Pass51,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    953912248210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GBZ

Does LB05 GBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GBZ is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GBZ?
The MOT on LB05 GBZ is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 GBZ done?
LB05 GBZ was recorded at 157,701 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
Has LB05 GBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GBZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 GBZ 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 GBZ find?
LB05 GBZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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