BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB05 ZYCMOT history
LB05 ZYC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,930 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 161,930 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 ZYC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 ZYC was last recorded at 161,930 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 158,949 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,981 miles
- Average per year
- 6,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,930 miles
- 2024 – 158,949 miles
- 2023 – 156,279 miles
- 2022 – 152,633 miles
- 2021 – 150,009 miles
- 2020 – 144,745 miles
- 2019 – 138,213 miles
- 2018 – 131,261 miles
- 2017 – 125,658 miles
- 2016 – 119,445 miles
- 2015 – 111,845 miles
- 2014 – 103,266 miles
- 2013 – 94,912 miles
- 2012 – 85,946 miles
- 2011 – 77,066 miles
- 2010 – 68,105 miles
- 2009 – 59,683 miles
- 2008 – 54,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,930 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
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 hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,930 miles (+2,981)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 161,930 miles
- Test number
- 296997728438
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass158,949 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 158,949 miles
- Test number
- 596666039857
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail158,943 miles (+2,664)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,943 miles
- Test number
- 664851389606
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass156,279 miles (+3,646)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 156,279 miles
- Test number
- 906608420544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,633 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 152,633 miles
- Test number
- 616444903791
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass150,009 miles (+5,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 150,009 miles
- Test number
- 656437238662
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass144,745 miles (+6,532)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,745 miles
- Test number
- 225259262247
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,213 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 138,213 miles
- Test number
- 144950781371
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,209 miles (+6,948)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,209 miles
- Test number
- 134052707515
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 131,261 miles
- Test number
- 704020191040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,259 miles (+5,601)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,259 miles
- Test number
- 464273263557
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass125,658 miles (+6,213)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 125,658 miles
- Test number
- 918254227574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pad wear sensor wires inop
Pass119,445 miles (+7,600)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 119,445 miles
- Test number
- 918324702767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass111,845 miles (+8,579)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 111,845 miles
- Test number
- 808838164437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,266 miles (+8,354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 103,266 miles
- Test number
- 328282584419
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Pass94,912 miles (+8,966)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 94,912 miles
- Test number
- 686037883292
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyres wearing on edge
Pass85,946 miles (+8,880)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,946 miles
- Test number
- 465693382246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,066 miles (+8,961)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 77,066 miles
- Test number
- 326913481429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteFront brake discs worn !
Pass68,105 miles (+8,422)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 68,105 miles
- Test number
- 314327470263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,683 miles (+4,840)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 59,683 miles
- Test number
- 831988889262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 54,843 miles
- Test number
- 910044698245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 ZYC
- Does LB05 ZYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ZYC is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 ZYC?
- The MOT on LB05 ZYC is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 ZYC done?
- LB05 ZYC was recorded at 161,930 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
- Has LB05 ZYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 ZYC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB05 ZYC 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 ZYC find?
- LB05 ZYC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.
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