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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LL05 CFNMOT history

LL05 CFN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LL05 CFN silver 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,071 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 CFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 CFN was last recorded at 140,071 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,629 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
6,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,071 miles
  • 2024 – 139,629 miles
  • 2023 – 137,450 miles
  • 2022 – 131,196 miles
  • 2021 – 124,530 miles
  • 2020 – 119,901 miles
  • 2019 – 114,696 miles
  • 2018 – 105,926 miles
  • 2017 – 98,905 miles
  • 2016 – 95,458 miles
  • 2015 – 89,447 miles
  • 2014 – 84,262 miles
  • 2013 – 80,206 miles
  • 2012 – 70,177 miles
  • 2011 – 57,867 miles
  • 2010 – 46,646 miles
  • 2009 – 34,132 miles
  • 2008 – 23,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,071 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,071 miles (+442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,071 miles
    Test number
    548436455369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,629 miles (+2,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,629 miles
    Test number
    562637523991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,450 miles (+6,254)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,450 miles
    Test number
    837110866271
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,196 miles (+6,666)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,196 miles
    Test number
    917753850432
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass124,530 miles (+229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    299784706271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,301 miles (+4,400)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    238501221594
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,901 miles (+5,205)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,901 miles
    Test number
    374770523185
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass114,696 miles (+8,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,696 miles
    Test number
    805413258022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,926 miles (+7,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,926 miles
    Test number
    423784776910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,905 miles (+3,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,905 miles
    Test number
    888772729257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass95,458 miles (+6,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,458 miles
    Test number
    863860676570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass89,447 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    715208895117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail89,447 miles (+5,185)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    746408295148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,262 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    516667094170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,206 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    695136403269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,205 miles (+10,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    335295003240
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

  17. Pass70,177 miles (+12,310)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    248419712257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth nearside front and rear tyres have minor cuts to outside walls'but not deep enough to reach cords

  18. Pass57,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,867 miles
    Test number
    239180331211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,867 miles (+11,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,867 miles
    Test number
    246519521221
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,646 miles (+12,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,646 miles
    Test number
    854970330261
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass34,132 miles (+10,243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    622730749260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,889 miles
    Test number
    362599738480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL05 CFN

Does LL05 CFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 CFN is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL05 CFN?
The MOT on LL05 CFN is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 CFN done?
LL05 CFN was recorded at 140,071 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
Has LL05 CFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 CFN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LL05 CFN 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 LL05 CFN find?
LL05 CFN passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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