BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LM05 JFYMOT history
LM05 JFY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,594 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 124,594 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 JFY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 JFY was last recorded at 124,594 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 4,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 120,413 miles · 30 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,181 miles
- Average per year
- 5,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 124,594 miles
- 2023 – 120,413 miles
- 2022 – 118,458 miles
- 2021 – 115,614 miles
- 2019 – 108,657 miles
- 2018 – 100,388 miles
- 2017 – 85,492 miles
- 2016 – 83,925 miles
- 2015 – 78,394 miles
- 2014 – 72,038 miles
- 2013 – 67,752 miles
- 2012 – 65,935 miles
- 2011 – 65,916 miles
- 2010 – 55,938 miles
- 2009 – 45,596 miles
- 2008 – 33,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,594 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal slightly perished
- AdvisoryWashers only just reaching the screen
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two,
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine in many places,
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,594 miles (+4,181)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 124,594 miles
- Test number
- 260381075781
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal slightly perished
- AdvisoryWashers only just reaching the screen
Pass120,413 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 120,413 miles
- Test number
- 125670492387
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective towards front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail120,413 miles (+1,955)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,413 miles
- Test number
- 267873657971
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% o/s lower, (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective towards front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass118,458 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 118,458 miles
- Test number
- 548958640559
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two, (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine in many places, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail118,458 miles (+2,844)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,458 miles
- Test number
- 576216018783
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two, (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine in many places, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass115,614 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 115,614 miles
- Test number
- 343038411504
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,614 miles (+6,957)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,614 miles
- Test number
- 269737091325
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,657 miles (+8,269)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 108,657 miles
- Test number
- 344855642168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,388 miles (+14,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,388 miles
- Test number
- 770379047952
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass85,492 miles (+1,567)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 85,492 miles
- Test number
- 630257866878
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass83,925 miles (+1,352)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 83,925 miles
- Test number
- 952503542027
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail82,573 miles (+4,179)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,573 miles
- Test number
- 353468380387
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,394 miles (+6,356)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 78,394 miles
- Test number
- 346508835167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,038 miles (+4,286)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,038 miles
- Test number
- 258029144115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,752 miles (+1,817)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,752 miles
- Test number
- 768280243112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,935 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,935 miles
- Test number
- 525272042117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,916 miles (+9,978)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 65,916 miles
- Test number
- 887991701286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,938 miles (+10,342)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 55,938 miles
- Test number
- 631819950105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 45,596 miles
- Test number
- 960551369194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,596 miles (+11,599)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,596 miles
- Test number
- 873079459112
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Pass33,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 33,997 miles
- Test number
- 614226478109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 JFY
- Does LM05 JFY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 JFY expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 JFY?
- The MOT on LM05 JFY expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 JFY done?
- LM05 JFY was recorded at 124,594 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 5,652 miles a year.
- Has LM05 JFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 JFY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM05 JFY 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 JFY find?
- LM05 JFY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.
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