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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 WZCMOT history

LB05 WZC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,020 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WZC was last recorded at 94,020 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2011: 31,672 miles, lower than 33,549 miles on 21 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,732 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,020 miles
  • 2024 – 93,732 miles
  • 2022 – 92,390 miles
  • 2021 – 88,843 miles
  • 2020 – 83,611 miles
  • 2019 – 77,273 miles
  • 2018 – 70,470 miles
  • 2017 – 66,103 miles
  • 2016 – 60,810 miles
  • 2015 – 60,219 miles
  • 2014 – 57,034 miles
  • 2013 – 51,766 miles
  • 2012 – 43,078 miles
  • 2011 – 31,673 miles
  • 2009 – 25,547 miles
  • 2008 – 20,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    213908870714
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail94,020 miles (+288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    131872809911
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass93,732 miles (+1,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,732 miles
    Test number
    692053511798
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass92,390 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,390 miles
    Test number
    449373173300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,843 miles (+5,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,843 miles
    Test number
    434381249190
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  6. Pass83,611 miles (+6,338)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    688064221111
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components. Unable to full inspect rear lowers coil springs under MOT conditions.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. Tyres not visually under inflated.

  7. Pass77,273 miles (+6,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    563010672228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass70,470 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,470 miles
    Test number
    366697674921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    855966600533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail66,103 miles (+5,293)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    796682948926
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass60,810 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    799585058611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,219 miles (+3,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,219 miles
    Test number
    787440752084
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass57,034 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    496270474232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail57,034 miles (+5,268)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    675848164281
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass51,766 miles (+8,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    346190643288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass43,078 miles (+11,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,078 miles
    Test number
    497908782147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass31,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,673 miles
    Test number
    858171141228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,672 miles (-1,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,672 miles
    Test number
    476481341264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,549 miles (+8,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,549 miles
    Test number
    167741321099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass25,547 miles (+4,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    642944509290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,749 miles
    Test number
    550677728252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 WZC

Does LB05 WZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WZC is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WZC?
The MOT on LB05 WZC is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WZC done?
LB05 WZC was recorded at 94,020 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has LB05 WZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WZC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 WZC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 WZC find?
LB05 WZC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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