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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LM05 JFNMOT history

LM05 JFN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LM05 JFN 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,476 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 JFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 JFN was last recorded at 168,476 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 2,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,324 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,152 miles
Average per year
7,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,476 miles
  • 2025 – 166,324 miles
  • 2024 – 162,826 miles
  • 2023 – 154,476 miles
  • 2022 – 153,250 miles
  • 2021 – 150,049 miles
  • 2019 – 142,621 miles
  • 2018 – 136,616 miles
  • 2017 – 129,323 miles
  • 2016 – 121,873 miles
  • 2015 – 114,523 miles
  • 2014 – 107,823 miles
  • 2013 – 98,710 miles
  • 2012 – 89,086 miles
  • 2011 – 79,819 miles
  • 2010 – 68,335 miles
  • 2009 – 55,170 miles
  • 2008 – 43,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,476 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,476 miles
    Test number
    592385556017
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,474 miles (+2,150)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,474 miles
    Test number
    751613792021
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,324 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,324 miles
    Test number
    712910473310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,826 miles (+8,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,826 miles
    Test number
    598025668359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,476 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,476 miles
    Test number
    182944550145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,476 miles (+1,226)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,476 miles
    Test number
    264519536748
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,250 miles (+3,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,250 miles
    Test number
    168196762556
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  8. Pass150,049 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,049 miles
    Test number
    996094262241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,621 miles (+6,005)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    779999076863
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass136,616 miles (+7,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,616 miles
    Test number
    165751876769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,323 miles (+7,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    395855704750
    • AdvisoryEngine oil slight leaking

  12. Pass121,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,873 miles
    Test number
    159371217112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

  13. Fail121,870 miles (+7,347)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,870 miles
    Test number
    248127286497
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner sidelight not working

  14. Pass114,523 miles (+6,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,523 miles
    Test number
    127573075173
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the edges

  15. Pass107,823 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    819128574177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,710 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,710 miles
    Test number
    835546873184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,086 miles (+9,267)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,086 miles
    Test number
    246377962172
    • 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 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

  18. Pass79,819 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,819 miles
    Test number
    597882681176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail79,795 miles (+11,460)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    515511481186
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass68,335 miles (+13,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    743466370121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,170 miles (+12,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,170 miles
    Test number
    554717379114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    994922278105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM05 JFN

Does LM05 JFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 JFN is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 JFN?
The MOT on LM05 JFN is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 JFN done?
LM05 JFN was recorded at 168,476 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 7,114 miles a year.
Has LM05 JFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 JFN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 JFN 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 JFN find?
LM05 JFN passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 2 more.

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