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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LM05 JHYMOT history

LM05 JHY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

LM05 JHY blue 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 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
89,456 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 JHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 JHY was last recorded at 89,456 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 4,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,646 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,810 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,456 miles
  • 2023 – 84,646 miles
  • 2022 – 80,761 miles
  • 2021 – 73,026 miles
  • 2020 – 68,505 miles
  • 2019 – 60,046 miles
  • 2018 – 53,896 miles
  • 2017 – 42,638 miles
  • 2016 – 29,820 miles
  • 2015 – 26,092 miles
  • 2014 – 23,099 miles
  • 2013 – 20,579 miles
  • 2012 – 17,709 miles
  • 2011 – 15,287 miles
  • 2010 – 12,789 miles
  • 2009 – 10,003 miles
  • 2008 – 6,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen slight damage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside wiper blade scrapping screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,456 miles (+4,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    760835665608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,646 miles
    Test number
    680898882155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,646 miles (+3,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,646 miles
    Test number
    203198192591
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass80,761 miles (+7,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    272685959782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage

  5. Pass73,026 miles (+4,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    809159127602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage

  6. Pass68,505 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    689807848875
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage

  7. Fail68,488 miles (+8,442)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    594193537613
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage

  8. Pass60,046 miles (+6,150)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,046 miles
    Test number
    961303109491
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage

  9. Pass53,896 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    659346875098
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail53,896 miles (+11,258)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    623029763385
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass42,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    875473591797
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade scrapping screen
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency at minimum requirements

  12. Fail42,638 miles (+12,818)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    201750720121
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade scrapping screen
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency at minimum requirements

  13. Pass29,820 miles (+3,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    668274737721
    • AdvisoryRim damage x4

  14. Pass26,092 miles (+2,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,092 miles
    Test number
    368266895197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass23,099 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,099 miles
    Test number
    735090294144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,579 miles (+2,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,579 miles
    Test number
    406313213221
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass17,709 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,709 miles
    Test number
    395430222400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,287 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,287 miles
    Test number
    508440131204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    12,789 miles
    Test number
    220949420244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,784 miles (+2,781)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,784 miles
    Test number
    364399520454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass10,003 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    10,003 miles
    Test number
    364821039486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,001 miles (+3,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,001 miles
    Test number
    833290939288
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

  23. Pass6,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    6,989 miles
    Test number
    380480618217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 JHY

Does LM05 JHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 JHY expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 JHY?
The MOT on LM05 JHY expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 JHY done?
LM05 JHY was recorded at 89,456 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has LM05 JHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 JHY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LM05 JHY 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 JHY find?
LM05 JHY passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge; nearside rear outer brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers, and 2 more.

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