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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC05 MFCMOT history

LC05 MFC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LC05 MFC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,743 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 MFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 MFC was last recorded at 74,743 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,267 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,476 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,743 miles
  • 2025 – 70,267 miles
  • 2024 – 69,372 miles
  • 2023 – 67,601 miles
  • 2022 – 64,843 miles
  • 2021 – 62,013 miles
  • 2020 – 59,320 miles
  • 2019 – 56,075 miles
  • 2018 – 51,737 miles
  • 2017 – 48,128 miles
  • 2016 – 44,937 miles
  • 2015 – 40,534 miles
  • 2014 – 35,856 miles
  • 2013 – 29,858 miles
  • 2012 – 23,949 miles
  • 2011 – 17,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,743 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,743 miles (+4,476)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    325161314877
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,267 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    633517928042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    782303352917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,372 miles (+1,771)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    271679859303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass67,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,601 miles
    Test number
    342679072334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,601 miles (+2,758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,601 miles
    Test number
    542681848572
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass64,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    969707838867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,843 miles (+2,830)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    365605326079
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass62,013 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    795070418322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,320 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    608205430576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    955686385423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,075 miles (+4,338)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    663004483187
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass51,737 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    982561310917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,128 miles
    Test number
    190835944007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads low

  15. Fail48,128 miles (+3,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,128 miles
    Test number
    179498809151
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads low

  16. Pass44,937 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    815075943154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,534 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,534 miles
    Test number
    192251608071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,856 miles (+5,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    268852004366
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass29,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    607674503334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,858 miles (+5,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    819513903377
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass23,949 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,949 miles
    Test number
    438300812418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,119 miles
    Test number
    765001621390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 MFC

Does LC05 MFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 MFC is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 MFC?
The MOT on LC05 MFC is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 MFC done?
LC05 MFC was recorded at 74,743 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has LC05 MFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 MFC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC05 MFC 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 MFC find?
LC05 MFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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