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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LL05 KTEMOT history

LL05 KTE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LL05 KTE 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,696 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 KTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 KTE was last recorded at 89,696 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,251 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,445 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,696 miles
  • 2024 – 81,251 miles
  • 2023 – 80,597 miles
  • 2022 – 79,974 miles
  • 2021 – 79,355 miles
  • 2020 – 79,138 miles
  • 2019 – 77,032 miles
  • 2018 – 73,969 miles
  • 2017 – 70,982 miles
  • 2016 – 68,010 miles
  • 2015 – 64,735 miles
  • 2014 – 55,807 miles
  • 2013 – 48,352 miles
  • 2012 – 42,599 miles
  • 2011 – 38,112 miles
  • 2010 – 33,000 miles
  • 2009 – 26,260 miles
  • 2008 – 23,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,696 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,696 miles (+8,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,696 miles
    Test number
    212834398891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass81,251 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    835575980044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,597 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    150394919317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,974 miles (+619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    425339066129
    • AdvisoryUnder body manufacture cover fitted obscuring some under side components
  5. Pass79,355 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    983425518795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,138 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    785434423903
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,032 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    681122758192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,969 miles (+2,987)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    290350649554
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass70,982 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    874934508033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,010 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    998616339196
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  11. Pass64,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    566877845116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,735 miles (+8,928)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    927167145141
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass55,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,807 miles
    Test number
    257973034158
    • NoteBoth front tyre edge wearing out
  14. Fail55,807 miles (+7,455)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,807 miles
    Test number
    438993734149
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre edge wearing out
  15. Pass48,352 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    665761353109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,341 miles (+5,742)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    237630553101
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre edge wearing out
  17. Pass42,599 miles (+4,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    925924952175
    • NoteBoth rear tyre edge wearing out
  18. Pass38,112 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,112 miles
    Test number
    968714161137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,000 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    250413950483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,260 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,260 miles
    Test number
    580080929111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,263 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,263 miles
    Test number
    580229348148
    • NoteBoth front tyre edge worn

Questions about LL05 KTE

Does LL05 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 KTE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL05 KTE?
The MOT on LL05 KTE is valid until 12 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 KTE done?
LL05 KTE was recorded at 89,696 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has LL05 KTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 KTE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2015.
Has the mileage on LL05 KTE 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 KTE find?
LL05 KTE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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