BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB05 GXZMOT history
LB05 GXZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 May 2025
- Mileage
- 129,063 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,025 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 GXZ
- 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
- 14 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 GXZ was last recorded at 129,063 miles on 21 May 2024, 10,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 118,895 miles · 13 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10,168 miles
- Average per year
- 6,025 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 129,063 miles
- 2022 – 118,895 miles
- 2021 – 113,791 miles
- 2020 – 110,573 miles
- 2019 – 108,329 miles
- 2018 – 106,318 miles
- 2017 – 104,613 miles
- 2016 – 97,572 miles
- 2015 – 88,533 miles
- 2014 – 81,317 miles
- 2013 – 72,373 miles
- 2012 – 63,060 miles
- 2011 – 55,387 miles
- 2010 – 50,998 miles
- 2009 – 44,858 miles
- 2008 – 33,856 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,063 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,063 miles (+10,168)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 129,063 miles
- Test number
- 479716567026
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
Pass118,895 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 118,895 miles
- Test number
- 967762391709
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail118,895 miles (+5,104)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,895 miles
- Test number
- 226591105487
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,791 miles (+3,218)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,791 miles
- Test number
- 426113614844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,573 miles (+2,244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 110,573 miles
- Test number
- 622762639663
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass108,329 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,329 miles
- Test number
- 617648842927
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
Pass106,318 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 106,318 miles
- Test number
- 115736185041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,613 miles (+7,041)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 104,613 miles
- Test number
- 556754329758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,572 miles (+9,039)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,572 miles
- Test number
- 391437758999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,533 miles (+7,216)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 88,533 miles
- Test number
- 755059003440
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass81,317 miles (+8,944)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 81,317 miles
- Test number
- 115904054292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,373 miles (+9,313)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 72,373 miles
- Test number
- 527543363220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,060 miles (+7,673)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 63,060 miles
- Test number
- 959235452275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,387 miles (+4,389)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,387 miles
- Test number
- 376958871442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,998 miles (+345)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 50,998 miles
- Test number
- 111847860262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,653 miles (+5,795)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,653 miles
- Test number
- 292045740276
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass44,858 miles (+11,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 44,858 miles
- Test number
- 501725929211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 33,856 miles
- Test number
- 202624718202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 GXZ
- Does LB05 GXZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 GXZ expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 GXZ?
- The MOT on LB05 GXZ expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 GXZ done?
- LB05 GXZ was recorded at 129,063 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 6,025 miles a year.
- Has LB05 GXZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 GXZ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB05 GXZ 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 GXZ find?
- LB05 GXZ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both front tyres perished, and 2 more.
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