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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 GXUMOT history

LB05 GXU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 375,683 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
375,683 km
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,240 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GXU
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
18 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GXU was last recorded at 375,683 km on 7 Mar 2026, 10,135 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
365,548 km · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,135 km
Average per year
10,240 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 375,683 km
  • 2025 – 365,548 km
  • 2023 – 349,183 km
  • 2022 – 339,366 km
  • 2021 – 330,516 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass375,683 km
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass375,683 km (+10,135)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    375,683 km
    Test number
    711013086524
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass365,548 km (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    365,548 km
    Test number
    965798617051
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail365,472 km (+16,289)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,472 km
    Test number
    721293781024
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper ball joint has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper ball joint has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass349,183 km (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    349,183 km
    Test number
    410443798439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass339,366 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    339,366 km
    Test number
    659992318596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail339,366 km (+8,850)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,366 km
    Test number
    380080166842
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass330,516 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    330,516 km
    Test number
    139452304038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail330,516 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,516 km
    Test number
    849307415089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass201,831 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,831 miles
    Test number
    169588285477
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail201,824 miles (+8,901)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,824 miles
    Test number
    428700742956
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass192,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    192,923 miles
    Test number
    244453011871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail192,922 miles (+12,135)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,922 miles
    Test number
    801398421086
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass180,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    180,787 miles
    Test number
    701187837240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail180,787 miles (+12,585)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,787 miles
    Test number
    656454244949
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage on inside and outside wall due to low tyre pressure (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass168,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    168,202 miles
    Test number
    481892912246
    • AdvisoryRear impact damage

  16. Fail168,202 miles (+11,398)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,202 miles
    Test number
    837747250964
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear impact damage

  17. Pass156,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    700235468432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail156,804 miles (+9,539)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    844502527386
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass147,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    147,265 miles
    Test number
    667310208353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,265 miles (+11,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,265 miles
    Test number
    697021309670
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

  21. Pass135,759 miles (+11,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    135,759 miles
    Test number
    935946964223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,498 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    124,498 miles
    Test number
    216496363242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,063 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    228207052200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass109,399 miles (+9,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,399 miles
    Test number
    218639941292
    • NoteUnder engine bay and body covers fitted unable to fully inspect some items.

  25. Pass100,162 miles (+11,046)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    920176940215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,116 miles (+11,207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,116 miles
    Test number
    990603539244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,909 miles
    Test number
    401101238286
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail77,909 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,909 miles
    Test number
    390351838273
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 GXU

Does LB05 GXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GXU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GXU?
The MOT on LB05 GXU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 GXU done?
LB05 GXU was recorded at 375,683 km at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 10,240 km a year.
Has LB05 GXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GXU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 GXU 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 GXU find?
LB05 GXU passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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