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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LB05 LTFMOT history

LB05 LTF is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,314 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LTF was last recorded at 113,314 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,779 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,535 miles
Average per year
4,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,314 miles
  • 2024 – 110,779 miles
  • 2022 – 109,450 miles
  • 2021 – 105,906 miles
  • 2020 – 103,367 miles
  • 2019 – 102,043 miles
  • 2018 – 101,205 miles
  • 2017 – 98,389 miles
  • 2016 – 91,882 miles
  • 2015 – 86,587 miles
  • 2014 – 81,942 miles
  • 2013 – 77,677 miles
  • 2012 – 72,638 miles
  • 2011 – 67,084 miles
  • 2010 – 60,450 miles
  • 2009 – 53,352 miles
  • 2008 – 37,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,314 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Slight oil leak from diff.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,314 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,314 miles
    Test number
    271175518643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,779 miles (+1,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,779 miles
    Test number
    480391221268
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass109,450 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,450 miles
    Test number
    258371479578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from diff.

  4. Fail109,413 miles (+3,507)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,413 miles
    Test number
    591629200189
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from diff.

  5. Pass105,906 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,906 miles
    Test number
    341536695390
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,367 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    196577598557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,043 miles (+838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,043 miles
    Test number
    396066913454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass101,205 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    320438762283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,389 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,389 miles
    Test number
    974963264507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,882 miles (+5,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    732075159616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass86,587 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,587 miles
    Test number
    188381853922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,942 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    757499664232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,677 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    357039363278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,638 miles (+5,554)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,638 miles
    Test number
    937032372224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust clamps deteriorated slightly

  15. Pass67,084 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    676429561242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,450 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,450 miles
    Test number
    402533570207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,352 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    141984479274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,816 miles (+15,787)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    232199729248
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSplash guards fitted too underside of vehicle not all items visable

  19. Pass37,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    472076788148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LTF

Does LB05 LTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LTF is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LTF?
The MOT on LB05 LTF is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 LTF done?
LB05 LTF was recorded at 113,314 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,181 miles a year.
Has LB05 LTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LTF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 LTF 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 LTF find?
LB05 LTF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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