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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LL05 CLUMOT history

LL05 CLU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 222,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

LL05 CLU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
222,846 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 CLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 CLU was last recorded at 222,846 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 23,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,045 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
23,801 miles
Average per year
10,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 222,846 miles
  • 2022 – 199,045 miles
  • 2021 – 175,554 miles
  • 2020 – 158,368 miles
  • 2019 – 136,701 miles
  • 2018 – 114,235 miles
  • 2017 – 109,105 miles
  • 2016 – 104,280 miles
  • 2014 – 99,813 miles
  • 2013 – 89,897 miles
  • 2012 – 80,485 miles
  • 2011 – 76,225 miles
  • 2010 – 72,659 miles
  • 2009 – 68,712 miles
  • 2008 – 63,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,846 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass222,846 miles (+23,801)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    222,846 miles
    Test number
    606935136755
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,045 miles (+23,491)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    199,045 miles
    Test number
    308918587346
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,554 miles (+307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,554 miles
    Test number
    592405912818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,247 miles (+16,879)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,247 miles
    Test number
    128137973458
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,368 miles (+21,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,368 miles
    Test number
    195689206639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,701 miles (+22,466)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    235000996260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    486450222829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail114,235 miles (+5,130)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    582051008546
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass109,105 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    697077403850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge

  10. Fail109,105 miles (+4,825)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    913109793228
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge

  11. Pass104,280 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    138228890740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail104,277 miles (+4,464)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    474521164626
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass99,813 miles (+9,916)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    707547714226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass89,897 miles (+9,412)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    807187513293
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth outter sills have plastic covers on

  15. Pass80,485 miles (+4,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    327469502239
    • NoteWater leak from washer bottle

  16. Pass76,225 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,225 miles
    Test number
    309366311453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,659 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,659 miles
    Test number
    313618210463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,144 miles
    Test number
    753233750159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,144 miles (+1,432)2 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,144 miles
    Test number
    543828040138
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass68,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    813264659130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,712 miles (+4,919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    560523259157
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Pass63,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,793 miles
    Test number
    290650528269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,793 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,793 miles
    Test number
    672249518239
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL05 CLU

Does LL05 CLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 CLU expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 CLU?
The MOT on LL05 CLU expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 CLU done?
LL05 CLU was recorded at 222,846 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 10,936 miles a year.
Has LL05 CLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 CLU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LL05 CLU 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 CLU find?
LL05 CLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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