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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB05 WRXMOT history

LB05 WRX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2023
Mileage
106,331 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WRX was last recorded at 106,331 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,562 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
769 miles
Average per year
4,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,331 miles
  • 2021 – 105,562 miles
  • 2020 – 105,561 miles
  • 2019 – 98,875 miles
  • 2018 – 93,018 miles
  • 2017 – 92,516 miles
  • 2016 – 86,077 miles
  • 2015 – 80,455 miles
  • 2014 – 73,865 miles
  • 2013 – 68,513 miles
  • 2012 – 63,191 miles
  • 2011 – 58,468 miles
  • 2010 – 56,270 miles
  • 2009 – 47,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover loose
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre exhaust mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,331 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    445698778868
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  2. Fail106,331 miles (+769)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    443683804132
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  3. Pass105,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    874270710413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,562 miles (+1)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    286145788388
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail105,561 miles (+6,686)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    941719371101
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged, and deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in contact with inner shield (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened further inspection recommended . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass98,875 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,875 miles
    Test number
    643089798273
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken

  7. Fail98,872 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,872 miles
    Test number
    285067823670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside poor. gets to 100kg then stops, nearside works fine (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken

  8. Pass93,018 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,018 miles
    Test number
    964275542189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,516 miles (+6,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    178624709945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass86,077 miles (+5,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    757525253207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass80,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    295058545467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail80,455 miles (+6,590)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    425548945101
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass73,865 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,865 miles
    Test number
    117619744174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,513 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    236626353125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail68,482 miles (+5,291)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,482 miles
    Test number
    536125353146
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,191 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    138566242111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail63,190 miles (+4,722)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    608626142160
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass58,468 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    388053801118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise wheels removed brake inspection.
    • NoteBoth front tyres inside,outside tyre wear.
    • NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lense cracked loose trim.
    • NoteVarious bodywork,trim damage around vehicle.

  19. Fail58,468 miles (+2,198)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    189813401111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise wheels removed brake inspection.
    • NoteBoth front tyres inside,outside tyre wear.
    • NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lense cracked loose trim.
    • NoteVarious bodywork,trim damage around vehicle.

  20. Pass56,270 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    202643300130
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f mirror missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre craking and low
    • NoteShild fitted under car

  21. Fail56,270 miles (+8,345)1 failure1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    101573700161
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f mirror missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre craking and low
    • NoteShild fitted under car

  22. Pass47,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    252426799080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail47,925 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    583896999068
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 WRX

Does LB05 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WRX expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WRX?
The MOT on LB05 WRX expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WRX done?
LB05 WRX was recorded at 106,331 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 4,491 miles a year.
Has LB05 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WRX has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 WRX 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 WRX find?
LB05 WRX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside wing mirror cover loose; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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