
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LB05 ZCFMOT history
LB05 ZCF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 108,961 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,214 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 ZCF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 ZCF was last recorded at 108,961 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,862 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,099 miles
- Average per year
- 4,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,961 miles
- 2024 – 107,862 miles
- 2023 – 105,449 miles
- 2022 – 103,533 miles
- 2021 – 100,508 miles
- 2020 – 100,126 miles
- 2019 – 99,745 miles
- 2018 – 97,869 miles
- 2017 – 95,386 miles
- 2016 – 93,458 miles
- 2015 – 90,760 miles
- 2014 – 87,738 miles
- 2013 – 82,748 miles
- 2012 – 77,329 miles
- 2011 – 70,079 miles
- 2010 – 65,497 miles
- 2009 – 59,382 miles
- 2008 – 34,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,961 miles (+1,099)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 108,961 miles
- Test number
- 249735018812
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
Pass107,862 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 107,862 miles
- Test number
- 746572526307
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,859 miles (+2,410)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,859 miles
- Test number
- 487770855999
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,449 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,449 miles
- Test number
- 896746317904
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,533 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 103,533 miles
- Test number
- 241744181668
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Worn Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,508 miles (+382)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 100,508 miles
- Test number
- 504537718619
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass100,126 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 100,126 miles
- Test number
- 987768027242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail100,107 miles (+362)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,107 miles
- Test number
- 269089186937
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,745 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,745 miles
- Test number
- 617900294512
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Fail99,745 miles (+1,876)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,745 miles
- Test number
- 276923175547
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass97,869 miles (+2,483)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 97,869 miles
- Test number
- 270298485704
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,386 miles (+1,928)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,386 miles
- Test number
- 627504208071
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass93,458 miles (+2,698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,458 miles
- Test number
- 648841849798
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,760 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 90,760 miles
- Test number
- 631856649239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,759 miles (+3,021)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,759 miles
- Test number
- 485188691893
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass87,738 miles (+4,990)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 87,738 miles
- Test number
- 248538414302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 82,748 miles
- Test number
- 728232223328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,748 miles (+5,419)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,748 miles
- Test number
- 205962623388
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass77,329 miles (+7,250)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,329 miles
- Test number
- 337437712364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,079 miles (+4,582)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,079 miles
- Test number
- 189862421344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,497 miles (+6,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,497 miles
- Test number
- 563868420361
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,382 miles (+9,709)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,382 miles
- Test number
- 254888929339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,673 miles (+15,235)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 49,673 miles
- Test number
- 864765689050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,438 miles
- Test number
- 830550488076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 ZCF
- Does LB05 ZCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ZCF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 ZCF?
- The MOT on LB05 ZCF is valid until 26 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 ZCF done?
- LB05 ZCF was recorded at 108,961 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
- Has LB05 ZCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 ZCF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB05 ZCF 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 ZCF find?
- LB05 ZCF passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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