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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 WRTMOT history

LB05 WRT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
167,966 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WRT was last recorded at 167,966 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 13,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,653 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
13,313 miles
Average per year
7,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,966 miles
  • 2024 – 154,653 miles
  • 2023 – 148,609 miles
  • 2022 – 142,991 miles
  • 2021 – 137,736 miles
  • 2020 – 134,088 miles
  • 2019 – 130,559 miles
  • 2018 – 125,522 miles
  • 2017 – 110,101 miles
  • 2016 – 102,291 miles
  • 2015 – 94,667 miles
  • 2014 – 87,468 miles
  • 2013 – 78,512 miles
  • 2012 – 68,921 miles
  • 2011 – 60,378 miles
  • 2010 – 52,493 miles
  • 2009 – 43,224 miles
  • 2008 – 33,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,966 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,966 miles (+13,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,966 miles
    Test number
    157583973523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,653 miles (+6,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    283129883301
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass148,609 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,609 miles
    Test number
    607650328937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,991 miles
    Test number
    140706375694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail142,991 miles (+5,255)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,991 miles
    Test number
    561139872099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass137,736 miles (+3,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,736 miles
    Test number
    640053189035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,088 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,088 miles
    Test number
    491888725286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,559 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,559 miles
    Test number
    976648473558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,522 miles (+15,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,522 miles
    Test number
    818667504036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,101 miles (+7,810)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,101 miles
    Test number
    219976524539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass102,291 miles (+7,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,291 miles
    Test number
    706162288086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,667 miles (+7,199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    907717465178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,468 miles (+8,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,468 miles
    Test number
    996039284103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass78,512 miles (+9,591)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,512 miles
    Test number
    628668093198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass68,921 miles (+8,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,921 miles
    Test number
    745704492161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass60,378 miles (+7,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    859702691179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail52,493 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    841871300244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass52,493 miles (+9,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    853271300205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass43,224 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,224 miles
    Test number
    443082309287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,924 miles
    Test number
    924570128233
    • 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)

Questions about LB05 WRT

Does LB05 WRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WRT expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WRT?
The MOT on LB05 WRT expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WRT done?
LB05 WRT was recorded at 167,966 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 7,836 miles a year.
Has LB05 WRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WRT has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 WRT 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 WRT find?
LB05 WRT passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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