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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM05 BZEMOT history

LM05 BZE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

LM05 BZE 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 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,265 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BZE was last recorded at 134,265 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2022: 125,057 miles, lower than 192,574 miles on 11 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,224 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,265 miles
  • 2024 – 134,224 miles
  • 2023 – 132,749 miles
  • 2022 – 125,057 miles
  • 2021 – 192,574 miles
  • 2020 – 114,264 miles
  • 2019 – 102,911 miles
  • 2018 – 98,931 miles
  • 2017 – 94,416 miles
  • 2016 – 89,486 miles
  • 2015 – 85,297 miles
  • 2014 – 82,323 miles
  • 2013 – 77,601 miles
  • 2012 – 74,188 miles
  • 2011 – 70,867 miles
  • 2010 – 69,006 miles
  • 2009 – 65,043 miles
  • 2008 – 47,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,265 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre monitor light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,265 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,265 miles
    Test number
    853577380239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,224 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    330454121306
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor light on

  3. Fail134,222 miles (+1,473)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,222 miles
    Test number
    609170670789
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door dead locked (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both doors dead locked cant check rear belts fully (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor light on

  4. Pass132,749 miles (+7,692)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,749 miles
    Test number
    692685574585
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,057 miles (-67,517)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,057 miles
    Test number
    784406670053
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass192,574 miles (+78,310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,574 miles
    Test number
    918999387782
    • AdvisoryAll 4 Tyre Valves Slightly Perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,264 miles (+11,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    130403743924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass102,911 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    264861833809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,931 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,931 miles
    Test number
    891581652913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,416 miles (+4,930)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    111859390016
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass89,486 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,486 miles
    Test number
    166302490825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass85,297 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    116041265103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,323 miles (+4,722)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    909518104261
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass77,601 miles (+3,413)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    877475783114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass74,188 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,188 miles
    Test number
    825179242112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail74,186 miles (+3,319)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    615626042134
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,867 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    487304451176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,006 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,006 miles
    Test number
    362250350226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    743572259262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,043 miles (+2,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    891672559215
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Fail62,741 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,741 miles
    Test number
    122164909268
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,741 miles (+14,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,741 miles
    Test number
    663004309285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,883 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,883 miles
    Test number
    301190878124
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM05 BZE

Does LM05 BZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BZE is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BZE?
The MOT on LM05 BZE is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BZE done?
LM05 BZE was recorded at 134,265 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has LM05 BZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BZE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 BZE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 BZE find?
LM05 BZE passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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