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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 LVOMOT history

LB05 LVO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2024
Mileage
96,996 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LVO
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
30 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LVO was last recorded at 96,996 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,970 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,996 miles
  • 2022 – 96,970 miles
  • 2021 – 91,758 miles
  • 2020 – 89,424 miles
  • 2019 – 87,451 miles
  • 2018 – 85,672 miles
  • 2017 – 83,225 miles
  • 2016 – 80,547 miles
  • 2015 – 78,188 miles
  • 2014 – 74,962 miles
  • 2013 – 69,321 miles
  • 2012 – 65,974 miles
  • 2011 – 58,173 miles
  • 2010 – 51,783 miles
  • 2009 – 46,842 miles
  • 2008 – 29,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,996 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,996 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    901425613144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,970 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,970 miles
    Test number
    889843956846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,966 miles (+5,208)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,966 miles
    Test number
    943237864709
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass91,758 miles (+2,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,758 miles
    Test number
    299712315832
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak

  5. Pass89,424 miles (+1,973)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,424 miles
    Test number
    770380802052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront washers weak

  6. Pass87,451 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    267721494613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,405 miles (+1,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    653855986595
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass85,672 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    747740390399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass83,225 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    704067207126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass80,547 miles (+2,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,547 miles
    Test number
    181159419625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass78,188 miles (+3,226)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    327070605125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall cracking

  12. Pass74,962 miles (+5,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    478457994001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,321 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    427379823023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,974 miles (+7,801)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    539824622135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are heavily corroded on the brakeing surfaces
    • NoteThere are stone chips in the A zone fo the windscreen (but not large enough to fail)

  15. Pass58,173 miles (+6,390)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,173 miles
    Test number
    176825921195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,783 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,783 miles
    Test number
    622978140179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,842 miles (+17,366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,842 miles
    Test number
    941770089151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,476 miles
    Test number
    422654188103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LVO

Does LB05 LVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LVO expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LVO?
The MOT on LB05 LVO expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LVO done?
LB05 LVO was recorded at 96,996 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has LB05 LVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LVO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 LVO 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 LVO find?
LB05 LVO passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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