BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LC05 FFOMOT history
LC05 FFO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 174,558 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC05 FFO
- 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
- 13 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC05 FFO was last recorded at 174,558 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jun 2015: 107,998 miles, lower than 179,628 miles on 18 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 174,558 miles · 11 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 174,558 miles
- 2022 – 170,031 miles
- 2021 – 166,002 miles
- 2020 – 159,960 miles
- 2019 – 149,022 miles
- 2018 – 143,445 miles
- 2017 – 130,481 miles
- 2016 – 114,532 miles
- 2015 – 107,998 miles
- 2014 – 179,628 miles
- 2013 – 161,148 miles
- 2012 – 142,064 miles
- 2011 – 122,620 miles
- 2010 – 105,288 miles
- 2009 – 80,970 miles
- 2008 – 61,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,558 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,558 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 174,558 miles
- Test number
- 689166783530
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Fail174,558 miles (+4,527)2 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,558 miles
- Test number
- 925128313268
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass170,031 miles (+4,029)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 170,031 miles
- Test number
- 472202868993
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,002 miles (+6,042)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 166,002 miles
- Test number
- 881546029692
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass159,960 miles (+10,938)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 159,960 miles
- Test number
- 333744283854
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
Pass149,022 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 149,022 miles
- Test number
- 365031178800
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,018 miles (+5,573)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,018 miles
- Test number
- 440723366926
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,445 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 143,445 miles
- Test number
- 106587456523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,442 miles (+12,961)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,442 miles
- Test number
- 425695445523
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass130,481 miles (+15,949)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 130,481 miles
- Test number
- 577272849483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,532 miles (+6,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 114,532 miles
- Test number
- 263899282726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass107,998 miles (-71,630)6 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 107,998 miles
- Test number
- 257482255185
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass179,628 miles (+18,480)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 179,628 miles
- Test number
- 129387774422
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass161,148 miles (+19,084)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 161,148 miles
- Test number
- 196573293003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass142,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 142,064 miles
- Test number
- 818257482052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,046 miles (+19,426)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,046 miles
- Test number
- 119597582070
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,620 miles (+17,332)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 122,620 miles
- Test number
- 245160981020
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass105,288 miles (+24,318)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 105,288 miles
- Test number
- 250435190092
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront registration plate has started to crack, but is secure & caqn be clearly read
Pass80,970 miles (+19,192)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 80,970 miles
- Test number
- 500209389099
- AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edges.
Pass61,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 61,778 miles
- Test number
- 154942798447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC05 FFO
- Does LC05 FFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC05 FFO expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC05 FFO?
- The MOT on LC05 FFO expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC05 FFO done?
- LC05 FFO was recorded at 174,558 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 7,381 miles a year.
- Has LC05 FFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC05 FFO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC05 FFO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC05 FFO find?
- LC05 FFO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction control arm; nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4, and 4 more.
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