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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 GXOMOT history

LB05 GXO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
172,927 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GXO
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
16 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GXO was last recorded at 172,927 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 8,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,717 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,210 miles
Average per year
9,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,927 miles
  • 2021 – 164,717 miles
  • 2020 – 160,008 miles
  • 2019 – 151,966 miles
  • 2018 – 142,056 miles
  • 2017 – 131,520 miles
  • 2016 – 121,837 miles
  • 2015 – 116,102 miles
  • 2014 – 105,807 miles
  • 2013 – 96,458 miles
  • 2012 – 86,814 miles
  • 2011 – 72,005 miles
  • 2010 – 61,025 miles
  • 2009 – 47,641 miles
  • 2008 – 45,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,927 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,927 miles (+8,210)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,927 miles
    Test number
    516037070500
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass164,717 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,717 miles
    Test number
    664520566833
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail164,717 miles (+4,709)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,717 miles
    Test number
    732246552697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass160,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,008 miles
    Test number
    641093427013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,008 miles (+8,042)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,008 miles
    Test number
    388056853497
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass151,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,966 miles
    Test number
    880296073513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail151,966 miles (+9,910)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,966 miles
    Test number
    549252650710
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,056 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,056 miles
    Test number
    261294409342
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,056 miles (+10,536)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,056 miles
    Test number
    446198283058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,520 miles (+9,683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,520 miles
    Test number
    646390814607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass121,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    944077713459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail121,837 miles (+5,735)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    996207999437
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass116,102 miles (+10,295)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    885546624347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,807 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,807 miles
    Test number
    366976244209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,458 miles
    Test number
    299802943268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,458 miles (+9,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,458 miles
    Test number
    916752043252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass86,814 miles (+14,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    659324842269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,005 miles (+10,980)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    979544041285
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass61,025 miles (+13,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    730273940247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,641 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,641 miles
    Test number
    842725429294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    392126748451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,827 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    132796448286
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 GXO

Does LB05 GXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GXO expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GXO?
The MOT on LB05 GXO expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GXO done?
LB05 GXO was recorded at 172,927 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 9,058 miles a year.
Has LB05 GXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GXO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 GXO 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 GXO find?
LB05 GXO passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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