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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LL05 LCYMOT history

LL05 LCY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

LL05 LCY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
155,696 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LCY was last recorded at 155,696 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 3,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,163 miles · 21 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,533 miles
Average per year
8,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,696 miles
  • 2021 – 152,163 miles
  • 2020 – 149,961 miles
  • 2019 – 146,152 miles
  • 2018 – 139,815 miles
  • 2017 – 133,356 miles
  • 2016 – 125,750 miles
  • 2015 – 118,646 miles
  • 2014 – 106,104 miles
  • 2013 – 92,735 miles
  • 2012 – 79,092 miles
  • 2011 – 66,622 miles
  • 2010 – 55,725 miles
  • 2009 – 44,722 miles
  • 2008 – 33,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,696 miles
    Test number
    876568469760
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail155,696 miles (+3,533)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,696 miles
    Test number
    592755684256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,163 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    152,163 miles
    Test number
    570733999314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    149,961 miles
    Test number
    520045633268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Fail149,961 miles (+3,809)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,961 miles
    Test number
    193734370801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  6. Pass146,152 miles (+6,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    146,152 miles
    Test number
    125388592708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    597918462924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,815 miles (+6,459)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    536245836417
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened X2 inner face (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass133,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,356 miles
    Test number
    570639917281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking

  10. Fail133,352 miles (+7,602)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,352 miles
    Test number
    926228554629
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking

  11. Pass125,750 miles (+7,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,750 miles
    Test number
    299113358849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edges corroded (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge corroded (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside edge corroded (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge corroded (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass118,646 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,646 miles
    Test number
    349203285099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack inner joint.

  13. Fail118,646 miles (+12,542)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,646 miles
    Test number
    645012185071
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack inner joint.

  14. Pass106,104 miles (+13,369)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,104 miles
    Test number
    126079564080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal slightly deterioated

  15. Pass92,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,735 miles
    Test number
    158962793015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail92,736 miles (+13,644)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    847992193075
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    208847782099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail79,092 miles (+12,470)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    819907282082
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass66,622 miles (+10,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    989546471025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass55,725 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    644238470095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    200267579008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,722 miles (+10,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    370757179000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass33,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    243244578074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 LCY

Does LL05 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 LCY expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LCY?
The MOT on LL05 LCY expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 LCY done?
LL05 LCY was recorded at 155,696 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 8,656 miles a year.
Has LL05 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LCY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL05 LCY 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 LCY find?
LL05 LCY passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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