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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 YWEMOT history

LB05 YWE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,372 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YWE
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
18 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YWE was last recorded at 151,372 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 4,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,309 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,063 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,372 miles
  • 2025 – 147,309 miles
  • 2022 – 146,055 miles
  • 2021 – 144,137 miles
  • 2020 – 141,996 miles
  • 2019 – 140,663 miles
  • 2018 – 139,210 miles
  • 2017 – 134,717 miles
  • 2016 – 128,333 miles
  • 2015 – 121,214 miles
  • 2014 – 115,537 miles
  • 2013 – 111,204 miles
  • 2012 – 105,049 miles
  • 2011 – 100,176 miles
  • 2010 – 93,729 miles
  • 2009 – 88,667 miles
  • 2008 – 82,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,372 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Advise wiper blades smearing screen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,372 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,372 miles
    Test number
    612812610450
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,372 miles (+4,063)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,372 miles
    Test number
    240741152491
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,309 miles (+1,254)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,309 miles
    Test number
    210103344082
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass146,055 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,055 miles
    Test number
    515446068517
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail146,052 miles (+1,915)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,052 miles
    Test number
    175966252542
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass144,137 miles (+2,141)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,137 miles
    Test number
    140586650364
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass141,996 miles (+1,333)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    685210707723
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass140,663 miles (+1,453)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,663 miles
    Test number
    590272011586
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  9. Pass139,210 miles (+4,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,210 miles
    Test number
    279106578458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades smearing screen

  10. Pass134,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,717 miles
    Test number
    901605911620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades smearing screen

  11. Fail134,717 miles (+6,384)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,717 miles
    Test number
    619509251293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perishing & splitting (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perishing & splitting (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades smearing screen

  12. Pass128,333 miles (+7,119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,333 miles
    Test number
    884684692876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

  13. Pass121,214 miles (+5,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    115831802605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass115,537 miles (+4,333)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    847692874272
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass111,204 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    397050353449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,049 miles (+4,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    556953332203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,176 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,176 miles
    Test number
    516912131203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,729 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    222902830280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,667 miles (+5,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    873493529228
    • 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)

  20. Pass82,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    594846128205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB05 YWE

Does LB05 YWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YWE is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YWE?
The MOT on LB05 YWE is valid until 13 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 YWE done?
LB05 YWE was recorded at 151,372 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has LB05 YWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YWE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 YWE 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 YWE find?
LB05 YWE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 3 more.

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