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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 GFEMOT history

LB05 GFE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
140,248 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GFE was last recorded at 140,248 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 15,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,794 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15,454 miles
Average per year
7,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,248 miles
  • 2022 – 124,794 miles
  • 2021 – 110,854 miles
  • 2019 – 106,363 miles
  • 2018 – 105,049 miles
  • 2017 – 103,586 miles
  • 2016 – 100,822 miles
  • 2015 – 95,861 miles
  • 2014 – 86,773 miles
  • 2013 – 77,914 miles
  • 2012 – 69,031 miles
  • 2011 – 59,759 miles
  • 2010 – 51,124 miles
  • 2009 – 41,139 miles
  • 2008 – 32,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,248 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,248 miles (+15,454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    338193025453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,794 miles (+13,940)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    869252277576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,854 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    503173906183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,853 miles (+4,490)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,853 miles
    Test number
    404851718532
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,363 miles (+1,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    139369929458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass105,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    583929315728
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust downpipe bracket/mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail105,049 miles (+1,463)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    317982532880
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring is also insecure in it's upper securing position (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust downpipe bracket/mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass103,586 miles (+2,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    778666896528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake could be better

  9. Pass100,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    711759905859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,822 miles (+4,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    910954658764
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wall breaking up and distorted. (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass95,861 miles (+9,088)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,861 miles
    Test number
    795274795195
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTyres have slight cuts

  12. Pass86,773 miles (+8,859)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    426896334184
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass77,914 miles (+8,883)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,914 miles
    Test number
    287251433115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,031 miles (+9,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    978583432155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,759 miles (+8,635)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    417793941168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,124 miles (+9,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,124 miles
    Test number
    880287970177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,139 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    743799859151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,140 miles
    Test number
    104299358131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GFE

Does LB05 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GFE expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GFE?
The MOT on LB05 GFE expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GFE done?
LB05 GFE was recorded at 140,248 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 7,397 miles a year.
Has LB05 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GFE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 GFE 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 GFE find?
LB05 GFE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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