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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB05 OZOMOT history

LB05 OZO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
191,654 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OZO was last recorded at 191,654 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 7,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,743 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,911 miles
Average per year
9,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,654 miles
  • 2024 – 183,743 miles
  • 2023 – 175,170 miles
  • 2022 – 163,470 miles
  • 2021 – 150,761 miles
  • 2020 – 144,170 miles
  • 2019 – 132,905 miles
  • 2018 – 124,336 miles
  • 2017 – 118,357 miles
  • 2016 – 110,043 miles
  • 2015 – 103,668 miles
  • 2014 – 100,935 miles
  • 2013 – 90,296 miles
  • 2012 – 79,913 miles
  • 2011 – 59,329 miles
  • 2010 – 43,429 miles
  • 2009 – 33,974 miles
  • 2008 – 21,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,654 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,654 miles (+7,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    191,654 miles
    Test number
    111896455497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass183,743 miles (+184)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,743 miles
    Test number
    625710000355
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail183,559 miles (+8,389)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,559 miles
    Test number
    282739913204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on with side lights (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f sidelight bezzel loose

  4. Pass175,170 miles (+11,700)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,170 miles
    Test number
    130185879277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,470 miles (+12,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,470 miles
    Test number
    298229262349
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,761 miles
    Test number
    508231713789
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail150,761 miles (+6,477)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,761 miles
    Test number
    892020767863
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,284 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,284 miles
    Test number
    930415459787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail144,170 miles (+11,265)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,170 miles
    Test number
    483866399420
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo spring clip on o/s/f caliper

  10. Pass132,905 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,905 miles
    Test number
    872152572186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,707 miles (+8,371)2 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,707 miles
    Test number
    633332369037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass124,336 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,336 miles
    Test number
    600823737161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,357 miles (+8,314)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    262411132121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    370094950513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail110,430 miles (+6,762)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    951924348560
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,668 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,668 miles
    Test number
    675708625176
    • 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)

  17. Pass100,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    407999844174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail100,935 miles (+10,639)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    208925234472
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass90,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    285362843160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail90,296 miles (+10,383)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    275082443465
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    169195762154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,913 miles (+20,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    658035762121
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass59,329 miles (+15,900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,329 miles
    Test number
    457823551255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,429 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,429 miles
    Test number
    332684450212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,358 miles (+9,384)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    262043250215
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass33,974 miles (+12,697)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    441131659282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,277 miles
    Test number
    963401448292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 OZO

Does LB05 OZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OZO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OZO?
The MOT on LB05 OZO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 OZO done?
LB05 OZO was recorded at 191,654 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 9,798 miles a year.
Has LB05 OZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OZO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 OZO 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 OZO find?
LB05 OZO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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