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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB05 JUUMOT history

LB05 JUU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,758 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 JUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 JUU was last recorded at 183,758 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 3,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,897 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,861 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,758 miles
  • 2025 – 179,897 miles
  • 2024 – 174,946 miles
  • 2023 – 170,561 miles
  • 2022 – 165,787 miles
  • 2021 – 160,046 miles
  • 2020 – 155,914 miles
  • 2019 – 149,939 miles
  • 2018 – 144,145 miles
  • 2017 – 137,043 miles
  • 2016 – 131,079 miles
  • 2015 – 125,191 miles
  • 2014 – 116,574 miles
  • 2013 – 109,584 miles
  • 2012 – 101,845 miles
  • 2011 – 94,919 miles
  • 2010 – 87,966 miles
  • 2009 – 75,255 miles
  • 2008 – 59,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,758 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to weap oil lightly. (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by/over axle have some corrosion present. (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge/shoulder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,758 miles (+3,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,758 miles
    Test number
    519728094131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to weap oil lightly. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by/over axle have some corrosion present. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass179,897 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,897 miles
    Test number
    741304644245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    174,946 miles
    Test number
    237074973734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,946 miles (+4,385)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,946 miles
    Test number
    346472606277
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass170,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,561 miles
    Test number
    686038915279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,561 miles (+4,774)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,561 miles
    Test number
    997676944096
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass165,787 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,787 miles
    Test number
    898926558477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,615 miles (+5,569)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,615 miles
    Test number
    836806790427
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  9. Pass160,046 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,046 miles
    Test number
    491797315196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,914 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,914 miles
    Test number
    520276890203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,939 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,939 miles
    Test number
    425552863316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,145 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,145 miles
    Test number
    588168913223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail144,145 miles (+7,102)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,145 miles
    Test number
    318844885265
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass137,043 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,043 miles
    Test number
    145100468313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass131,079 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    586172871968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge/shoulder.

  16. Fail131,013 miles (+5,822)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,013 miles
    Test number
    350780468214
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Compliance bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Compliance bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-Link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge/shoulder.

  17. Pass125,191 miles (+8,617)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,191 miles
    Test number
    386101515400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,574 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,574 miles
    Test number
    349777104220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,584 miles (+7,739)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    265395013242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAuxilery drive belts worn
    • NoteExhaust down pipe loose
    • NoteRadiator damp

  20. Pass101,845 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,845 miles
    Test number
    266555912234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,919 miles (+6,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    365454411498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,966 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    361894010479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront propshaft coupling worn
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

  23. Fail87,966 miles (+12,711)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    732984710265
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront propshaft coupling worn
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

  24. Pass75,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,255 miles
    Test number
    874800199123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,255 miles (+16,043)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,255 miles
    Test number
    384130399138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass59,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    540949618282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,212 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    373999018212
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB05 JUU

Does LB05 JUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 JUU is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 JUU?
The MOT on LB05 JUU is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 JUU done?
LB05 JUU was recorded at 183,758 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has LB05 JUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 JUU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 JUU 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 JUU find?
LB05 JUU passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting to weap oil lightly.; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes by/over axle have some corrosion present..

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