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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 WMZMOT history

LB05 WMZ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2023
Mileage
124,578 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WMZ was last recorded at 124,578 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,195 miles · 17 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,383 miles
Average per year
5,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,578 miles
  • 2021 – 123,195 miles
  • 2020 – 121,530 miles
  • 2019 – 121,498 miles
  • 2018 – 115,408 miles
  • 2017 – 109,946 miles
  • 2016 – 104,822 miles
  • 2015 – 98,587 miles
  • 2014 – 91,996 miles
  • 2013 – 85,415 miles
  • 2012 – 77,626 miles
  • 2011 – 67,508 miles
  • 2010 – 61,520 miles
  • 2009 – 55,062 miles
  • 2008 – 46,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,578 miles
    Test number
    553820769487
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,578 miles (+1,383)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,578 miles
    Test number
    275847173961
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,195 miles (+1,665)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,195 miles
    Test number
    791527273382
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,530 miles (+32)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,530 miles
    Test number
    379983726776
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,498 miles (+6,090)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,498 miles
    Test number
    181402387998
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass115,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    735659272589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,407 miles (+5,461)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    913544928991
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,946 miles (+5,124)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,946 miles
    Test number
    246162049172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass104,822 miles (+6,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,822 miles
    Test number
    844820989224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass98,587 miles (+6,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,587 miles
    Test number
    970370136099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass91,996 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    316262814353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,415 miles (+7,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    428733513431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,626 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    795267592208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f &o/s/f tyres inner edge worn

  14. Fail77,626 miles (+10,118)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    816737992206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f &o/s/f tyres inner edge worn

  15. Pass67,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    837791971114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,508 miles (+5,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    295971271476
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass61,520 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    252286670480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,062 miles (+8,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,062 miles
    Test number
    732448479145
    • 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)

  19. Pass46,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,172 miles
    Test number
    770726558119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WMZ

Does LB05 WMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WMZ expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WMZ?
The MOT on LB05 WMZ expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WMZ done?
LB05 WMZ was recorded at 124,578 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
Has LB05 WMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WMZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 WMZ 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 WMZ find?
LB05 WMZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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