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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 PCFMOT history

LB05 PCF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
170,203 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 PCF
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
10 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 PCF was last recorded at 170,203 miles on 12 May 2022, 13,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,281 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
13,922 miles
Average per year
8,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,203 miles
  • 2021 – 156,281 miles
  • 2020 – 150,219 miles
  • 2018 – 134,732 miles
  • 2017 – 123,066 miles
  • 2016 – 111,276 miles
  • 2015 – 101,702 miles
  • 2014 – 95,498 miles
  • 2013 – 89,606 miles
  • 2012 – 82,235 miles
  • 2011 – 75,389 miles
  • 2010 – 68,591 miles
  • 2009 – 61,908 miles
  • 2008 – 55,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,203 miles (+13,922)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    170,203 miles
    Test number
    117265959393
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass156,281 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,281 miles
    Test number
    362668646184
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail156,212 miles (+5,993)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,212 miles
    Test number
    378797357929
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,219 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,219 miles
    Test number
    101809167711
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake efficiency slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail150,219 miles (+15,487)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,219 miles
    Test number
    149352843331
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake efficiency slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,732 miles (+11,666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,732 miles
    Test number
    792281531323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,066 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,066 miles
    Test number
    465810990363
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail123,064 miles (+11,788)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,064 miles
    Test number
    358754840703
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass111,276 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    374645535215
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perishing

  10. Fail111,058 miles (+9,356)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    881770920059
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perishing

  11. Pass101,702 miles (+6,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    279977982309
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass95,498 miles (+5,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    205113544304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass89,606 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,606 miles
    Test number
    347376643377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,596 miles (+7,361)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,596 miles
    Test number
    669645443357
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass82,235 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    789270642359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,389 miles (+6,798)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    716437041306
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall split round entire sidewall

  17. Pass68,591 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    411847240362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,908 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    791355449337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    310982258372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 PCF

Does LB05 PCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 PCF expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 PCF?
The MOT on LB05 PCF expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 PCF done?
LB05 PCF was recorded at 170,203 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 8,542 miles a year.
Has LB05 PCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 PCF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 PCF 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 PCF find?
LB05 PCF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame.

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