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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 UHTMOT history

LB05 UHT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,769 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 UHT was last recorded at 171,769 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 4,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,836 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,933 miles
Average per year
8,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,769 miles
  • 2024 – 166,836 miles
  • 2023 – 162,590 miles
  • 2022 – 158,454 miles
  • 2021 – 153,341 miles
  • 2020 – 149,229 miles
  • 2019 – 144,548 miles
  • 2018 – 139,359 miles
  • 2017 – 135,043 miles
  • 2016 – 131,076 miles
  • 2015 – 125,066 miles
  • 2014 – 110,341 miles
  • 2013 – 100,922 miles
  • 2012 – 84,566 miles
  • 2011 – 65,541 miles
  • 2010 – 53,114 miles
  • 2009 – 45,266 miles
  • 2008 – 36,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,769 miles (+4,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,769 miles
    Test number
    457952557849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass166,836 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,836 miles
    Test number
    771240615399
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail166,792 miles (+4,202)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,792 miles
    Test number
    506756327407
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass162,590 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,590 miles
    Test number
    902216556309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass158,454 miles (+5,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,454 miles
    Test number
    151475980244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake could do with adjustment

  6. Pass153,341 miles (+4,112)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,341 miles
    Test number
    681741188992
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wear on edges

  7. Pass149,229 miles (+4,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,229 miles
    Test number
    613489683138
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSF OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,548 miles
    Test number
    352956564391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail144,548 miles (+5,189)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,548 miles
    Test number
    509397678606
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass139,359 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,359 miles
    Test number
    599919727536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    816664957833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail135,043 miles (+3,967)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    351037081581
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass131,076 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,076 miles
    Test number
    535747648537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,066 miles (+14,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,066 miles
    Test number
    193994496721
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish

  15. Pass110,341 miles (+9,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,341 miles
    Test number
    159628014363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,922 miles (+16,356)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,922 miles
    Test number
    345355413320
    • NoteInner set of front brake pads wearing thin.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement.

  17. Pass84,566 miles (+19,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    808721202349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLower fuel filler neck damp suspect fuel seepage

  18. Pass65,541 miles (+12,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,541 miles
    Test number
    409066711376
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,114 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,114 miles
    Test number
    752559110364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,266 miles (+9,023)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    263036719360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,243 miles (+3,918)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,243 miles
    Test number
    241203828350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDoor handles stick out

  22. Pass32,325 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    211158978152
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about LB05 UHT

Does LB05 UHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 UHT is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UHT?
The MOT on LB05 UHT is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 UHT done?
LB05 UHT was recorded at 171,769 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 8,020 miles a year.
Has LB05 UHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UHT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 UHT 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 UHT find?
LB05 UHT passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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