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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB05 WZMMOT history

LB05 WZM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,457 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WZM was last recorded at 108,457 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,457 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,457 miles
  • 2025 – 104,420 miles
  • 2024 – 91,975 miles
  • 2022 – 84,886 miles
  • 2021 – 82,938 miles
  • 2020 – 80,654 miles
  • 2019 – 79,250 miles
  • 2018 – 77,145 miles
  • 2017 – 71,623 miles
  • 2016 – 65,020 miles
  • 2015 – 57,705 miles
  • 2014 – 52,180 miles
  • 2013 – 47,993 miles
  • 2012 – 44,235 miles
  • 2011 – 39,900 miles
  • 2010 – 34,091 miles
  • 2009 – 29,661 miles
  • 2008 – 21,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,457 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Both rear shock shafts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,457 miles
    Test number
    270293760275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,457 miles (+4,037)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,457 miles
    Test number
    258912648072
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass104,420 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    417812843787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,561 miles
    Test number
    335559206493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,561 miles (+9,586)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,561 miles
    Test number
    479975508622
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,975 miles (+7,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    735076650959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,886 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    897187904973
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,882 miles (+1,944)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    347391856466
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,938 miles (+2,284)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    518577909953
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,654 miles (+1,404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    668730248020
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops adrift
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock shafts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,250 miles (+2,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    935829601267
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock shafts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop adrift

  12. Pass77,145 miles (+5,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    117697272538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,623 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,623 miles
    Test number
    835899171283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail71,623 miles (+6,603)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,623 miles
    Test number
    882717781106
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass65,020 miles (+7,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    722512839241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor

  16. Pass57,705 miles (+5,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    922883538961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  17. Pass52,180 miles (+4,187)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    977817554386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  18. Pass47,993 miles (+3,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    406201533310
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  19. Pass44,235 miles (+4,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    167225132380
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

  20. Pass39,900 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    407719921433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,091 miles (+4,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    412810420475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail29,661 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,661 miles
    Test number
    281616819341
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteUndershields & sill covers fitted not fully inspected

  23. Pass29,661 miles (+7,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,661 miles
    Test number
    351456719340
    • NoteUndershields & sill covers fitted not fully inspected

  24. Pass21,673 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    392659698113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres have sidewall damage

  25. Fail21,673 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    483759298162
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres have sidewall damage

Questions about LB05 WZM

Does LB05 WZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WZM is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WZM?
The MOT on LB05 WZM is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WZM done?
LB05 WZM was recorded at 108,457 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has LB05 WZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WZM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 WZM 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 WZM find?
LB05 WZM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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