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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LB05 PCOMOT history

LB05 PCO is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
96,930 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 PCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 PCO was last recorded at 96,930 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 1,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,302 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,628 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,930 miles
  • 2022 – 95,302 miles
  • 2021 – 94,493 miles
  • 2019 – 92,549 miles
  • 2018 – 92,284 miles
  • 2017 – 88,050 miles
  • 2016 – 87,028 miles
  • 2015 – 83,513 miles
  • 2014 – 79,485 miles
  • 2013 – 72,809 miles
  • 2012 – 64,673 miles
  • 2011 – 58,589 miles
  • 2010 – 53,835 miles
  • 2009 – 49,216 miles
  • 2008 – 40,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,930 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,930 miles (+1,628)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    641968188719
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,302 miles (+809)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,302 miles
    Test number
    296054731698
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,493 miles (+1,944)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    289300935423
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,549 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    662700074631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    309208281571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,284 miles (+4,234)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    811968386813
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass88,050 miles (+1,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,050 miles
    Test number
    970266702450
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outter kerbing ring has slight damage

  8. Pass87,028 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    189609944127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,513 miles (+4,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    392104667413
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nailed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front kerbing ring slight damage

  10. Pass79,485 miles (+6,676)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,485 miles
    Test number
    358771054473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre outter kerbing ring damaged

  11. Pass72,809 miles (+8,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    286035243162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass64,673 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    125054172191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,589 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    929762251146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,835 miles
    Test number
    892504000208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,835 miles (+4,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,835 miles
    Test number
    563044700292
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  16. Pass49,216 miles (+8,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    420429799112
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,698 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,698 miles
    Test number
    621069498135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    232736878473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,912 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    712355378102
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB05 PCO

Does LB05 PCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 PCO expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 PCO?
The MOT on LB05 PCO expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 PCO done?
LB05 PCO was recorded at 96,930 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has LB05 PCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 PCO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 PCO 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 PCO find?
LB05 PCO passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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