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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 HXGMOT history

LB05 HXG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,771 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HXG
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
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HXG was last recorded at 150,771 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,762 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,771 miles
  • 2025 – 150,264 miles
  • 2024 – 145,715 miles
  • 2023 – 143,225 miles
  • 2022 – 139,948 miles
  • 2021 – 139,713 miles
  • 2018 – 131,850 miles
  • 2017 – 118,902 miles
  • 2016 – 108,029 miles
  • 2015 – 97,262 miles
  • 2014 – 85,354 miles
  • 2013 – 77,730 miles
  • 2012 – 73,243 miles
  • 2011 – 65,386 miles
  • 2010 – 56,359 miles
  • 2008 – 36,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,771 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension bar front mounting area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front wing liners loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,771 miles (+9)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,771 miles
    Test number
    599253222669
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension bar front mounting area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,762 miles (+498)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,762 miles
    Test number
    324859562709
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension bar front mounting area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,264 miles (+4,549)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,264 miles
    Test number
    563436693225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,715 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,715 miles
    Test number
    655969269227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail145,703 miles (+2,478)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,703 miles
    Test number
    720973623735
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed aborted test to avoid damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass143,225 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,225 miles
    Test number
    131381460443
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wing liners loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail143,212 miles (+3,264)1 dangerous6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,212 miles
    Test number
    928642455364
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing/ sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wing liners loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass139,948 miles (+235)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,948 miles
    Test number
    282583364216
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass139,713 miles (+7,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,713 miles
    Test number
    685666922646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass131,850 miles (+12,948)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,850 miles
    Test number
    384209893413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,902 miles (+10,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,902 miles
    Test number
    266788868254
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass108,029 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,029 miles
    Test number
    423504820976
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner side wall splitting close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  13. Fail108,029 miles (+10,767)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,029 miles
    Test number
    140173966713
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner side wall splitting close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  14. Pass97,262 miles (+11,908)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    808312535164
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

  15. Pass85,354 miles (+7,624)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,354 miles
    Test number
    389069524103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,730 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,730 miles
    Test number
    205433033470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,716 miles (+4,473)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    677681623147
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass73,243 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,243 miles
    Test number
    197095852064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,191 miles (+7,805)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,191 miles
    Test number
    725334052056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,386 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    277952311065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,359 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    893520420056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,353 miles (+19,368)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,353 miles
    Test number
    980385510021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail36,985 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    242196488163
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass36,985 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    562116688102
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB05 HXG

Does LB05 HXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HXG is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HXG?
The MOT on LB05 HXG is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HXG done?
LB05 HXG was recorded at 150,771 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,298 miles a year.
Has LB05 HXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HXG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 HXG 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 HXG find?
LB05 HXG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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