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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB05 OZMMOT history

LB05 OZM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,025 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OZM was last recorded at 116,025 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,010 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,015 miles
Average per year
5,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,025 miles
  • 2025 – 112,010 miles
  • 2024 – 107,554 miles
  • 2023 – 105,868 miles
  • 2022 – 103,938 miles
  • 2021 – 100,641 miles
  • 2019 – 96,231 miles
  • 2018 – 92,721 miles
  • 2016 – 80,149 miles
  • 2015 – 74,791 miles
  • 2014 – 67,567 miles
  • 2013 – 59,033 miles
  • 2012 – 47,616 miles
  • 2011 – 35,152 miles
  • 2010 – 24,640 miles
  • 2009 – 24,079 miles
  • 2008 – 18,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,025 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear tyres 3.5mm at lowest point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both sides rear flexi brake hoses perished/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear pads worn low/discs showing wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose to brake caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,025 miles (+4,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    876099008124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,010 miles
    Test number
    368712594700
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also has cracks on hoses on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail112,010 miles (+4,456)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,010 miles
    Test number
    941412102633
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also has cracks on hoses on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass107,554 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,554 miles
    Test number
    943061309409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3.5mm at lowest point
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear flexi brake hoses perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn low/discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing corrosion

  5. Fail107,552 miles (+1,684)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,552 miles
    Test number
    815734725880
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3.5mm at lowest point
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear flexi brake hoses perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn low/discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing corrosion

  6. Pass105,868 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    219433461667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,938 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    260112121552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,937 miles (+3,296)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,937 miles
    Test number
    279205950380
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    221814036252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,641 miles (+4,410)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    691418401002
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    761832448845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,231 miles (+3,510)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    755380772822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass92,721 miles (+12,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    685158229952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass80,149 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,149 miles
    Test number
    865718394209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,791 miles (+7,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    645356606647
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass67,567 miles (+8,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    697606564250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,033 miles (+11,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    435310513324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,616 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,616 miles
    Test number
    597300492269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail47,182 miles (+12,030)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    325927472203
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,152 miles (+10,512)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,152 miles
    Test number
    637834681237
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside floorpan tray damaged

  21. Pass24,640 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    873406170086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,079 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    692798769182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,026 miles
    Test number
    833430138106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 OZM

Does LB05 OZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OZM is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OZM?
The MOT on LB05 OZM is valid until 3 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 OZM done?
LB05 OZM was recorded at 116,025 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,349 miles a year.
Has LB05 OZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OZM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 OZM 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 OZM find?
LB05 OZM passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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