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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB05 WMVMOT history

LB05 WMV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,496 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WMV was last recorded at 62,496 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,406 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
2,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,496 miles
  • 2024 – 60,762 miles
  • 2023 – 58,801 miles
  • 2022 – 56,708 miles
  • 2021 – 54,380 miles
  • 2020 – 52,632 miles
  • 2019 – 51,028 miles
  • 2018 – 46,614 miles
  • 2016 – 40,610 miles
  • 2015 – 37,408 miles
  • 2014 – 36,549 miles
  • 2013 – 35,345 miles
  • 2011 – 33,613 miles
  • 2010 – 30,979 miles
  • 2009 – 27,225 miles
  • 2008 – 20,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,496 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Covers on sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,496 miles (+90)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    402720305076
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail62,406 miles (+1,644)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    257635004893
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass60,762 miles (+1,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    995656189264
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake noisy upon operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,801 miles (+2,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    528251626188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,708 miles (+2,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    831687682551
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,380 miles (+1,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    528215704972
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  7. Pass52,632 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    704872437673
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  8. Pass51,028 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    243542752901
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  9. Fail51,011 miles (+4,397)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,011 miles
    Test number
    695149951144
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  10. Pass46,614 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    812901779066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    320536416914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail46,366 miles (+6)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    306600945430
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Sensor ball joint disconnected (7.12 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail46,360 miles (+5,750)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    320900991652
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre not repairable if gone through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc pitted with a reducing braking area
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  14. Pass40,610 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,610 miles
    Test number
    763417279158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,408 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,408 miles
    Test number
    309455005100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,549 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,549 miles
    Test number
    868353484191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,345 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    995481553124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,613 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    865702521345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,979 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    121102650246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,225 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,225 miles
    Test number
    440052689219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,499 miles
    Test number
    371941708365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WMV

Does LB05 WMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WMV is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WMV?
The MOT on LB05 WMV is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WMV done?
LB05 WMV was recorded at 62,496 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
Has LB05 WMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WMV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 WMV 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 WMV find?
LB05 WMV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears.

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