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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 ZXTMOT history

LB05 ZXT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
175,475 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ZXT
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
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ZXT was last recorded at 175,475 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,466 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,475 miles
  • 2024 – 164,805 miles
  • 2023 – 154,946 miles
  • 2022 – 140,498 miles
  • 2021 – 129,954 miles
  • 2020 – 119,710 miles
  • 2019 – 114,188 miles
  • 2018 – 108,560 miles
  • 2017 – 103,224 miles
  • 2016 – 97,863 miles
  • 2015 – 92,494 miles
  • 2014 – 82,867 miles
  • 2013 – 71,153 miles
  • 2012 – 64,355 miles
  • 2011 – 55,699 miles
  • 2010 – 46,040 miles
  • 2009 – 39,349 miles
  • 2008 – 33,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,475 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,475 miles
    Test number
    407461395876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail175,466 miles (+10,661)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,466 miles
    Test number
    255648354385
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,805 miles (+375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,805 miles
    Test number
    440871225201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,430 miles (+9,484)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,430 miles
    Test number
    259227934144
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,946 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,946 miles
    Test number
    585286872506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail154,942 miles (+14,444)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,942 miles
    Test number
    415452694781
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass140,498 miles (+10,544)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,498 miles
    Test number
    633248808909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,954 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,954 miles
    Test number
    110993163979
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate will need attention

  9. Fail129,766 miles (+10,056)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,766 miles
    Test number
    552914499181
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate will need attention

  10. Pass119,710 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,710 miles
    Test number
    690755022602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,188 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,188 miles
    Test number
    574842041641
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,560 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    185870893799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    172215704148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,224 miles (+5,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    104251962244
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass97,863 miles (+5,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    481615620306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass92,494 miles (+9,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,494 miles
    Test number
    355026815405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,867 miles (+11,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,867 miles
    Test number
    239016214222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass71,153 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    647759213208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,355 miles (+8,656)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    337629112475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,699 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,699 miles
    Test number
    239175711228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,040 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,040 miles
    Test number
    153652520296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass46,040 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,040 miles
    Test number
    481372820216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,349 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    292834729284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,050 miles
    Test number
    811891448251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ZXT

Does LB05 ZXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ZXT is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ZXT?
The MOT on LB05 ZXT is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ZXT done?
LB05 ZXT was recorded at 175,475 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 8,323 miles a year.
Has LB05 ZXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ZXT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 ZXT 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 ZXT find?
LB05 ZXT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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