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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC05 XPGMOT history

LC05 XPG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 275,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LC05 XPG grey 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
275,922 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XPG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XPG was last recorded at 275,922 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,922 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,922 miles
  • 2025 – 268,144 miles
  • 2024 – 259,124 miles
  • 2023 – 245,648 miles
  • 2022 – 232,781 miles
  • 2021 – 219,723 miles
  • 2020 – 211,548 miles
  • 2019 – 204,059 miles
  • 2018 – 193,569 miles
  • 2017 – 179,621 miles
  • 2016 – 156,391 miles
  • 2015 – 128,295 miles
  • 2014 – 103,195 miles
  • 2013 – 83,557 miles
  • 2012 – 75,415 miles
  • 2011 – 68,422 miles
  • 2010 – 60,560 miles
  • 2009 – 51,606 miles
  • 2008 – 43,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,922 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    275,922 miles
    Test number
    949951611333
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail275,922 miles (+7,778)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,922 miles
    Test number
    891684720087
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass268,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    268,144 miles
    Test number
    388159781620
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail268,143 miles (+9,019)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,143 miles
    Test number
    389544630259
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass259,124 miles (+13,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    259,124 miles
    Test number
    336176064297
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass245,648 miles (+12,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    245,648 miles
    Test number
    837965637097
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bushes on arms corroded

  7. Pass232,781 miles (+13,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    232,781 miles
    Test number
    631719463132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass219,723 miles (+8,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    219,723 miles
    Test number
    316354662750
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass211,548 miles (+7,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    211,548 miles
    Test number
    903330499729
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass204,059 miles (+10,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    204,059 miles
    Test number
    115951398651
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass193,569 miles (+13,948)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    193,569 miles
    Test number
    278764320542
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass179,621 miles (+23,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    179,621 miles
    Test number
    580624417375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke on acceleration

  13. Pass156,391 miles (+28,096)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,391 miles
    Test number
    999253170469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,295 miles (+25,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    373766442305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass103,195 miles (+19,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,195 miles
    Test number
    449184034243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,557 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    969453773151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,415 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    189022162131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,422 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    299454871102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    424972070144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,543 miles (+8,937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,543 miles
    Test number
    514172170165
    • 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)

  21. Pass51,606 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    522831579156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,592 miles (+8,553)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    154689169102
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    334288148162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC05 XPG

Does LC05 XPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 XPG is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XPG?
The MOT on LC05 XPG is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 XPG done?
LC05 XPG was recorded at 275,922 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 12,799 miles a year.
Has LC05 XPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XPG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 XPG 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 XPG find?
LC05 XPG passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also upper arms.

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