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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,991 cc

LM05 BMOMOT history

LM05 BMO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

LM05 BMO 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 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
89,129 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BMO was last recorded at 89,129 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 3,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,962 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,167 miles
Average per year
3,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,129 miles
  • 2024 – 85,962 miles
  • 2022 – 83,969 miles
  • 2021 – 77,211 miles
  • 2019 – 68,274 miles
  • 2018 – 61,776 miles
  • 2017 – 58,808 miles
  • 2016 – 57,080 miles
  • 2015 – 55,297 miles
  • 2014 – 54,383 miles
  • 2013 – 52,889 miles
  • 2012 – 50,083 miles
  • 2011 – 44,010 miles
  • 2010 – 36,482 miles
  • 2009 – 29,103 miles
  • 2008 – 25,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,129 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,129 miles (+3,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    687189675393
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,962 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    739939714914
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,969 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    811442975827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,211 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    419733562042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,274 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,274 miles
    Test number
    673544605105
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail68,274 miles (+6,498)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,274 miles
    Test number
    101352777793
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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. Pass61,776 miles (+2,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    595543282247
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass58,808 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    434326653354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,080 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    583087642786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail57,070 miles (+1,773)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    726130179697
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass55,297 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    269101085150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail55,293 miles (+910)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,293 miles
    Test number
    675570885119
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass54,383 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,383 miles
    Test number
    739161394173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,889 miles (+2,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    319946763156
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass50,083 miles (+6,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    827207462118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,010 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,010 miles
    Test number
    157202171101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.Both front brake discs are lipped.

  17. Fail44,010 miles (+7,528)2 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,010 miles
    Test number
    286942071171
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.Both front brake discs are lipped.

  18. Pass36,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    452074470135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,482 miles (+7,379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    384204970137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass29,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,103 miles
    Test number
    731433779163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,097 miles (+3,243)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    660163679110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,854 miles
    Test number
    283159888437
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail25,854 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,854 miles
    Test number
    904599688167
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 BMO

Does LM05 BMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BMO expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BMO?
The MOT on LM05 BMO expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BMO done?
LM05 BMO was recorded at 89,129 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 3,774 miles a year.
Has LM05 BMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BMO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LM05 BMO 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 LM05 BMO find?
LM05 BMO passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both front; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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