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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LC05 FOMMOT history

LC05 FOM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

LC05 FOM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
41,403 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 FOM
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
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 FOM was last recorded at 41,403 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,393 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,403 miles
  • 2024 – 41,393 miles
  • 2023 – 40,985 miles
  • 2022 – 40,685 miles
  • 2021 – 40,520 miles
  • 2020 – 40,367 miles
  • 2019 – 40,120 miles
  • 2018 – 39,703 miles
  • 2017 – 39,202 miles
  • 2016 – 38,542 miles
  • 2015 – 37,871 miles
  • 2014 – 36,495 miles
  • 2013 – 32,766 miles
  • 2011 – 28,313 miles
  • 2010 – 24,556 miles
  • 2009 – 20,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNeeds tracking when tyre changed

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing unevenly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,403 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    716244758208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNeeds tracking when tyre changed

  2. Pass41,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    222885422748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail41,393 miles (+408)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    954763293055
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass40,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    559187549049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail40,985 miles (+300)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    158569775807
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass40,685 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,685 miles
    Test number
    220529571137
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass40,520 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,520 miles
    Test number
    767171235403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge, measuring 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    148632850856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing unevenly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail40,367 miles (+247)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    551105593125
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing unevenly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,120 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,120 miles
    Test number
    676323681262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail40,114 miles (+411)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    262204171335
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass39,703 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,703 miles
    Test number
    374093416942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,202 miles (+660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,202 miles
    Test number
    525347451020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    106053309801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,542 miles (+671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    704317956219
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass37,871 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    505864665032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,495 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    759987574010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    725278773080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,766 miles (+4,453)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    948888873069
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,313 miles
    Test number
    789915881211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,313 miles (+3,757)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,313 miles
    Test number
    425025081296
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,556 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,556 miles
    Test number
    244912000406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,353 miles
    Test number
    673807089002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 FOM

Does LC05 FOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 FOM expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 FOM?
The MOT on LC05 FOM expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 FOM done?
LC05 FOM was recorded at 41,403 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 1,280 miles a year.
Has LC05 FOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 FOM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LC05 FOM 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 LC05 FOM find?
LC05 FOM passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225-40-18; needs tracking when tyre changed.

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