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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB05 ZXJMOT history

LB05 ZXJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,837 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ZXJ
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 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ZXJ was last recorded at 153,837 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,831 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,837 miles
  • 2025 – 153,504 miles
  • 2024 – 153,241 miles
  • 2023 – 152,770 miles
  • 2021 – 151,031 miles
  • 2019 – 146,070 miles
  • 2018 – 143,985 miles
  • 2017 – 138,028 miles
  • 2016 – 128,331 miles
  • 2015 – 115,931 miles
  • 2014 – 105,850 miles
  • 2013 – 105,446 miles
  • 2012 – 96,534 miles
  • 2011 – 84,795 miles
  • 2010 – 71,663 miles
  • 2009 – 58,185 miles
  • 2008 – 47,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,837 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Chassis has been undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,837 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,837 miles
    Test number
    731357560656
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail153,831 miles (+327)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,831 miles
    Test number
    177625603010
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,504 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,504 miles
    Test number
    566705274433
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed

  4. Pass153,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,241 miles
    Test number
    995458813374
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,241 miles (+471)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,241 miles
    Test number
    246682827281
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,770 miles
    Test number
    168406074051
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail152,770 miles (+1,739)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,770 miles
    Test number
    805828951457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass151,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,031 miles
    Test number
    750760428926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,031 miles (+4,961)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,031 miles
    Test number
    117127743432
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass146,070 miles (+2,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,070 miles
    Test number
    328253857245
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass143,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,985 miles
    Test number
    661019458600
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail143,985 miles (+5,957)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,985 miles
    Test number
    465570943614
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass138,028 miles (+9,697)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,028 miles
    Test number
    610597455417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass128,331 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,331 miles
    Test number
    173891102121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,312 miles (+12,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    652735767961
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass115,931 miles (+10,081)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    796784685107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass105,850 miles (+404)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,850 miles
    Test number
    416176684111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass105,446 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,446 miles
    Test number
    489471773101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,534 miles (+11,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    288110082468
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass84,795 miles (+13,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    285552381483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,663 miles (+13,478)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    211009580161
    • DangerousSTRONG ADVISES both front tyres on limit. 2.low engine oil
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteScreen two chips.2.,n/s/f under wing cover rubbing tyre.3.both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes sideways movement

  22. Pass58,185 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    440619989165
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Fail58,165 miles (+10,852)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    332471989176
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass47,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    803039678150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ZXJ

Does LB05 ZXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ZXJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ZXJ?
The MOT on LB05 ZXJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ZXJ done?
LB05 ZXJ was recorded at 153,837 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,839 miles a year.
Has LB05 ZXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ZXJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 ZXJ 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 ZXJ find?
LB05 ZXJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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