BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc
LB05 LUZMOT history
LB05 LUZ is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 117,803 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,994 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 LUZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 LUZ was last recorded at 117,803 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,576 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,227 miles
- Average per year
- 4,994 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,803 miles
- 2025 – 116,576 miles
- 2024 – 115,027 miles
- 2023 – 112,521 miles
- 2022 – 107,626 miles
- 2021 – 105,378 miles
- 2019 – 102,535 miles
- 2018 – 98,942 miles
- 2017 – 95,491 miles
- 2016 – 91,580 miles
- 2015 – 86,209 miles
- 2014 – 82,193 miles
- 2013 – 75,015 miles
- 2012 – 67,728 miles
- 2011 – 57,420 miles
- 2010 – 48,541 miles
- 2009 – 38,228 miles
- 2008 – 26,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,803 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,803 miles (+1,227)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 117,803 miles
- Test number
- 413748405521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,576 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 116,576 miles
- Test number
- 489216409322
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,576 miles (+1,549)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,576 miles
- Test number
- 921371244502
- DangerousCentral Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,027 miles (+2,506)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 115,027 miles
- Test number
- 259659782553
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,521 miles
- Test number
- 880660714246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,521 miles (+4,895)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,521 miles
- Test number
- 190688989477
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass107,626 miles (+2,248)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 107,626 miles
- Test number
- 588960414670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,378 miles (+2,843)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 105,378 miles
- Test number
- 769150217763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,535 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,535 miles
- Test number
- 183993441361
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail102,535 miles (+3,593)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,535 miles
- Test number
- 411208227704
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,942 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,942 miles
- Test number
- 676764791344
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail98,942 miles (+3,451)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,942 miles
- Test number
- 671712048840
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,491 miles (+3,911)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 95,491 miles
- Test number
- 949849075250
- AdvisoryOil leak Rear diff.
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays and floor covers fitted.
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,580 miles (+5,371)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,580 miles
- Test number
- 697841388853
- AdvisoryBrake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both rear brake pipes that run along fuel tank not secure (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
Pass86,209 miles (+4,016)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 86,209 miles
- Test number
- 269919145178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,193 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,193 miles
- Test number
- 945588644160
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
- NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted
Fail82,193 miles (+7,178)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,193 miles
- Test number
- 768018344139
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
- NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass75,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 75,015 miles
- Test number
- 379222443174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,015 miles (+7,287)5 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,015 miles
- Test number
- 257105233101
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass67,728 miles (+10,308)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 67,728 miles
- Test number
- 967782152104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,420 miles (+8,879)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 57,420 miles
- Test number
- 938783451181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,541 miles (+10,313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,541 miles
- Test number
- 251998440477
- 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)
Pass38,228 miles (+11,508)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 38,228 miles
- Test number
- 483674139120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 26,720 miles
- Test number
- 312980458114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 LUZ
- Does LB05 LUZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LUZ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 LUZ?
- The MOT on LB05 LUZ is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 LUZ done?
- LB05 LUZ was recorded at 117,803 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,994 miles a year.
- Has LB05 LUZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 LUZ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 LUZ 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 LUZ find?
- LB05 LUZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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