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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 WSEMOT history

LB05 WSE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,254 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WSE
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 valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WSE was last recorded at 132,254 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,765 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,489 miles
Average per year
6,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,254 miles
  • 2025 – 130,765 miles
  • 2024 – 129,205 miles
  • 2023 – 127,871 miles
  • 2022 – 125,349 miles
  • 2021 – 123,148 miles
  • 2020 – 120,338 miles
  • 2019 – 116,274 miles
  • 2018 – 109,448 miles
  • 2017 – 100,830 miles
  • 2016 – 94,811 miles
  • 2015 – 85,346 miles
  • 2014 – 71,732 miles
  • 2013 – 59,258 miles
  • 2012 – 46,744 miles
  • 2011 – 34,647 miles
  • 2010 – 33,166 miles
  • 2009 – 27,918 miles
  • 2008 – 19,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,254 miles (+1,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,254 miles
    Test number
    636917205469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass130,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,765 miles
    Test number
    860273263878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail130,765 miles (+1,560)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,765 miles
    Test number
    913588879860
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass129,205 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,205 miles
    Test number
    118614159044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,871 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,871 miles
    Test number
    185380422700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,349 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,349 miles
    Test number
    105514580492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,148 miles (+2,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    342014469001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,338 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    369381127011
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Pass116,274 miles (+6,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,274 miles
    Test number
    986906014618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,448 miles (+8,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    656849720698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass100,830 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    371656362153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,811 miles (+9,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    685567214970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass85,346 miles (+13,614)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    168687755076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    736435664026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,732 miles (+12,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    856415464087
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass59,258 miles (+12,514)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    326494663092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteN/s wiper starting to split
    • NoteRear brake discs showing signs of corrosion and wear

  17. Pass46,744 miles (+12,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    907691982067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,647 miles
    Test number
    178870281471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,647 miles (+1,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,647 miles
    Test number
    926050681023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass33,166 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,166 miles
    Test number
    101207980284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,918 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,918 miles
    Test number
    963458889295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,907 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    361032109489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,863 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    884901669159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,115 miles
    Test number
    740972588172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WSE

Does LB05 WSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WSE is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WSE?
The MOT on LB05 WSE is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WSE done?
LB05 WSE was recorded at 132,254 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,389 miles a year.
Has LB05 WSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WSE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 WSE 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 WSE find?
LB05 WSE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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