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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LC05 XNSMOT history

LC05 XNS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LC05 XNS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,445 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XNS was last recorded at 126,445 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,349 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
5,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,445 miles
  • 2024 – 125,349 miles
  • 2023 – 122,532 miles
  • 2022 – 115,744 miles
  • 2021 – 109,709 miles
  • 2020 – 104,034 miles
  • 2019 – 95,161 miles
  • 2018 – 84,850 miles
  • 2017 – 80,107 miles
  • 2016 – 74,729 miles
  • 2015 – 67,629 miles
  • 2014 – 62,425 miles
  • 2013 – 55,561 miles
  • 2012 – 50,807 miles
  • 2011 – 48,983 miles
  • 2010 – 46,955 miles
  • 2009 – 37,999 miles
  • 2008 – 26,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,445 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,445 miles
    Test number
    647241756659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass125,349 miles (+2,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,349 miles
    Test number
    122334041077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass122,532 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,532 miles
    Test number
    733708026363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,744 miles (+6,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,744 miles
    Test number
    519783247806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,709 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,709 miles
    Test number
    955875832721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,034 miles (+8,873)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    584836612665
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass95,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    844308753808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,161 miles (+10,311)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    599087371656
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  9. Pass84,850 miles (+4,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    666383057479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Pass80,107 miles (+5,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    818477672222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass74,729 miles (+7,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    730648228497
    • AdvisoryEML stays on
  12. Pass67,629 miles (+5,204)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    599085165071
    • NoteEML stays on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass62,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    959850984041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,425 miles (+6,864)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    388330484038
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  15. Pass55,561 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    447857773095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,807 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    758375852015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,983 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,983 miles
    Test number
    119456851482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,955 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    611736970088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,936 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    412371060046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,999 miles (+11,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,999 miles
    Test number
    334982519123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,120 miles
    Test number
    433517928183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XNS

Does LC05 XNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 XNS is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XNS?
The MOT on LC05 XNS is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 XNS done?
LC05 XNS was recorded at 126,445 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,671 miles a year.
Has LC05 XNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XNS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LC05 XNS 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 XNS find?
LC05 XNS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy.

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