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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass108,961 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass90,760 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    631856649239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass87,738 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    248538414302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,748 miles
    Test number
    728232223328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass77,329 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    337437712364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,079 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,079 miles
    Test number
    189862421344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass59,382 miles (+9,709)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    254888929339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,673 miles (+15,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    864765689050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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