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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB05 WMPMOT history

LB05 WMP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
73,847 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WMP was last recorded at 73,847 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2016: 43,840 miles, lower than 43,849 miles on 22 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,834 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,847 miles
  • 2023 – 73,834 miles
  • 2022 – 70,506 miles
  • 2021 – 66,657 miles
  • 2020 – 63,789 miles
  • 2019 – 59,207 miles
  • 2018 – 55,094 miles
  • 2017 – 47,565 miles
  • 2016 – 43,840 miles
  • 2015 – 37,685 miles
  • 2014 – 36,611 miles
  • 2013 – 32,132 miles
  • 2012 – 26,432 miles
  • 2011 – 20,788 miles
  • 2010 – 16,275 miles
  • 2009 – 12,858 miles
  • 2008 – 8,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,847 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    321590153546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass73,834 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,834 miles
    Test number
    171898301420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass70,506 miles (+3,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    173758872475
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all4 front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass66,657 miles (+2,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    804585284152
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just meet the legal limit
  5. Pass63,789 miles (+4,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    367016205477
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass59,207 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,207 miles
    Test number
    642832631876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,094 miles (+7,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    801167024304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass47,565 miles (+3,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    738623503012
    • AdvisoryBumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damege
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
  9. Pass43,840 miles (-9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    164520198116
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
  10. Fail43,849 miles (+6,164)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    766644925889
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
  11. Pass37,685 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    988606155042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,611 miles (+4,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    726069404288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass32,132 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,132 miles
    Test number
    979263603207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,432 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,432 miles
    Test number
    195340882172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,788 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,788 miles
    Test number
    325488001498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,275 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,275 miles
    Test number
    113935790174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass12,858 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,858 miles
    Test number
    284041009240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,182 miles
    Test number
    560730998177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WMP

Does LB05 WMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WMP expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WMP?
The MOT on LB05 WMP expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WMP done?
LB05 WMP was recorded at 73,847 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 3,932 miles a year.
Has LB05 WMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WMP has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on LB05 WMP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 WMP find?
LB05 WMP passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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