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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LL05 KWSMOT history

LL05 KWS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

LL05 KWS silver 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 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
124,351 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 KWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 KWS was last recorded at 124,351 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 3,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,624 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,727 miles
Average per year
5,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,351 miles
  • 2023 – 120,624 miles
  • 2022 – 112,713 miles
  • 2021 – 109,871 miles
  • 2020 – 95,348 miles
  • 2019 – 88,875 miles
  • 2018 – 84,458 miles
  • 2017 – 82,499 miles
  • 2016 – 81,744 miles
  • 2015 – 72,119 miles
  • 2014 – 64,338 miles
  • 2013 – 61,433 miles
  • 2011 – 57,858 miles
  • 2010 – 54,787 miles
  • 2009 – 51,161 miles
  • 2008 – 39,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,351 miles

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 cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of flexy hose (border line)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars in the center of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,351 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,351 miles
    Test number
    284495784896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,624 miles (+7,911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    549312727671
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,713 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,713 miles
    Test number
    711031443686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of flexy hoses x2 pipes, border line (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    615029938889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  5. Fail109,871 miles (+14,523)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    843315928263
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  6. Pass95,348 miles (+6,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,348 miles
    Test number
    518059555025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,875 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,875 miles
    Test number
    170148298082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,458 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,458 miles
    Test number
    697195827464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of flexy hose (border line) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars in the center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail84,458 miles (+1,959)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,458 miles
    Test number
    739708589365
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly faulty ratchet (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of flexy hose (border line) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars in the center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,499 miles
    Test number
    936251013118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake effiency only just meet

  11. Fail82,499 miles (+755)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,499 miles
    Test number
    114698109454
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake effiency only just meet

  12. Pass81,744 miles (+9,625)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    409957946094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,119 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    978016465044
    • 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)

  14. Pass64,338 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    319653964053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,433 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,433 miles
    Test number
    168295423446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,858 miles
    Test number
    188003221223
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail57,858 miles (+3,071)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,858 miles
    Test number
    445763221226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass54,787 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    224488690469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,763 miles (+3,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    301857390147
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail51,161 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    242546599442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass51,161 miles (+12,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    800476399118
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass39,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    603840008218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 KWS

Does LL05 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 KWS expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 KWS?
The MOT on LL05 KWS expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 KWS done?
LL05 KWS was recorded at 124,351 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 5,115 miles a year.
Has LL05 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 KWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LL05 KWS 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 KWS find?
LL05 KWS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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