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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 OZUMOT history

LB05 OZU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
149,548 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OZU was last recorded at 149,548 miles on 5 May 2026, 267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,281 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
267 miles
Average per year
6,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,548 miles
  • 2023 – 149,281 miles
  • 2022 – 145,203 miles
  • 2021 – 131,608 miles
  • 2020 – 116,364 miles
  • 2019 – 102,165 miles
  • 2018 – 84,812 miles
  • 2017 – 74,513 miles
  • 2016 – 67,951 miles
  • 2015 – 60,916 miles
  • 2014 – 53,244 miles
  • 2013 – 48,236 miles
  • 2012 – 45,032 miles
  • 2011 – 41,717 miles
  • 2010 – 38,224 miles
  • 2009 – 31,637 miles
  • 2008 – 25,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,548 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.

  • Coolant leak back of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,548 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,548 miles
    Test number
    482811767620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,281 miles (+4,078)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    149,281 miles
    Test number
    219150409274
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D -- bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated by oil leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ABS -- and servo protection cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight lag in parking brake action
    • AdvisoryTwo under trays missing

  3. Pass145,203 miles (+13,595)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    789419910332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,608 miles (+15,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,608 miles
    Test number
    999974032963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,364 miles (+14,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    329122684322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass102,165 miles (+463)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,165 miles
    Test number
    371380224051
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail101,702 miles (+16,890)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    750183882994
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass84,812 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    958148931576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,513 miles (+6,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    522383765489
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen zone a and b
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock corroding on top mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass67,951 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    662496866146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,939 miles (+7,023)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,939 miles
    Test number
    385227230431
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged

  12. Pass60,916 miles (+7,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    648798835116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass53,244 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    857972144162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,236 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    877173743119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,032 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    205953242150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,717 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,717 miles
    Test number
    435461531198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,224 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    221788840479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,637 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,637 miles
    Test number
    480489269062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,669 miles
    Test number
    710849248139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 OZU

Does LB05 OZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OZU is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OZU?
The MOT on LB05 OZU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 OZU done?
LB05 OZU was recorded at 149,548 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,907 miles a year.
Has LB05 OZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OZU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB05 OZU 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 OZU find?
LB05 OZU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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