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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 GHFMOT history

LB05 GHF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2024
Mileage
166,569 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GHF was last recorded at 166,569 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 7,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,535 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
7,034 miles
Average per year
9,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,569 miles
  • 2022 – 159,535 miles
  • 2021 – 150,894 miles
  • 2020 – 141,567 miles
  • 2019 – 133,176 miles
  • 2018 – 124,746 miles
  • 2017 – 119,545 miles
  • 2016 – 114,103 miles
  • 2015 – 106,769 miles
  • 2014 – 95,521 miles
  • 2013 – 81,097 miles
  • 2012 – 68,764 miles
  • 2011 – 56,449 miles
  • 2010 – 44,057 miles
  • 2009 – 30,175 miles
  • 2008 – 20,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has some cracking and perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorbers some corrosion

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,569 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,569 miles
    Test number
    428948982008
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has some cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorbers some corrosion

  2. Fail166,569 miles (+7,034)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,569 miles
    Test number
    109774956189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has some cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorbers some corrosion

  3. Pass159,535 miles (+8,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,535 miles
    Test number
    494888267987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass150,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,894 miles
    Test number
    146471979332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail150,894 miles (+9,327)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,894 miles
    Test number
    751247393207
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass141,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    141,567 miles
    Test number
    916282817112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail141,567 miles (+8,391)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,567 miles
    Test number
    710716910479
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,176 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,176 miles
    Test number
    638475407756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,746 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,746 miles
    Test number
    137119111874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    510670810619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,545 miles (+5,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    280300037614
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  12. Pass114,103 miles (+227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    334523152323
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Indicators Slightly Discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail113,876 miles (+7,107)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,876 miles
    Test number
    173118689859
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass106,769 miles (+127)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,769 miles
    Test number
    318413355191
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail106,642 miles (+11,121)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    266896545436
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass95,521 miles (+14,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,521 miles
    Test number
    645399824138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass81,097 miles (+12,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,097 miles
    Test number
    889463833174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,764 miles (+12,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    276942032449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,449 miles (+12,392)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,449 miles
    Test number
    437212731196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePans

  20. Pass44,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,057 miles
    Test number
    511704830120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,057 miles (+13,882)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,057 miles
    Test number
    243434830199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVarious oil leaks
    • NoteO/s/r tyre at 3mm

  22. Pass30,175 miles (+9,507)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    220383939177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

  23. Pass20,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,668 miles
    Test number
    942516738162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GHF

Does LB05 GHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GHF expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GHF?
The MOT on LB05 GHF expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GHF done?
LB05 GHF was recorded at 166,569 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 9,635 miles a year.
Has LB05 GHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GHF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 GHF 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 GHF find?
LB05 GHF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre has some cracking and perishing, and 7 more.

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