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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LC05 XPBMOT history

LC05 XPB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LC05 XPB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,059 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XPB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XPB was last recorded at 65,059 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,851 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
2,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,059 miles
  • 2025 – 64,851 miles
  • 2024 – 64,255 miles
  • 2023 – 62,751 miles
  • 2022 – 62,199 miles
  • 2021 – 61,512 miles
  • 2020 – 60,965 miles
  • 2019 – 60,244 miles
  • 2018 – 59,074 miles
  • 2017 – 57,573 miles
  • 2016 – 56,144 miles
  • 2015 – 54,690 miles
  • 2014 – 52,725 miles
  • 2013 – 50,402 miles
  • 2012 – 48,315 miles
  • 2010 – 37,419 miles
  • 2009 – 30,217 miles
  • 2008 – 26,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    743214040771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,059 miles (+208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    118875685607
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,851 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    685812776141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    783853424439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,253 miles (+1,502)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    551589168802
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage loose MIDDLE UNDER SEAT (7.1.1 (b))

  6. Pass62,751 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,751 miles
    Test number
    518654816556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,199 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,199 miles
    Test number
    798905103190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,512 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    223924400299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,965 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,965 miles
    Test number
    782729941533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,244 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    230426142354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    787415412333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,072 miles (+1,499)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,072 miles
    Test number
    978385738769
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

  13. Pass57,573 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    300445083816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail57,570 miles (+1,426)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    950253105572
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine misfiring (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,144 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    899918179324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,142 miles (+1,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    182072794505
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,690 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,690 miles
    Test number
    598211915135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,725 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    416342414188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass52,725 miles (+2,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    988952914157
    • 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)

  20. Pass50,402 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    566555303192
    • 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)

  21. Pass48,315 miles (+10,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    816691852176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass37,419 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,419 miles
    Test number
    490724240136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,217 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,217 miles
    Test number
    263595939171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    312321868103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XPB

Does LC05 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 XPB is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XPB?
The MOT on LC05 XPB is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 XPB done?
LC05 XPB was recorded at 65,059 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,158 miles a year.
Has LC05 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XPB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 XPB 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 XPB find?
LC05 XPB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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