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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM05 KDXMOT history

LM05 KDX is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LM05 KDX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,897 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 KDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 KDX was last recorded at 172,897 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 5,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,237 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,660 miles
Average per year
6,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,897 miles
  • 2025 – 167,237 miles
  • 2024 – 159,639 miles
  • 2023 – 155,992 miles
  • 2022 – 153,082 miles
  • 2021 – 149,537 miles
  • 2019 – 143,617 miles
  • 2018 – 136,969 miles
  • 2017 – 130,769 miles
  • 2016 – 121,395 miles
  • 2015 – 114,354 miles
  • 2014 – 110,175 miles
  • 2013 – 108,953 miles
  • 2011 – 99,618 miles
  • 2010 – 80,503 miles
  • 2009 – 65,726 miles
  • 2008 – 51,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,897 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror case missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,897 miles (+5,660)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,897 miles
    Test number
    738241360501
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror case missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass167,237 miles (+7,598)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,237 miles
    Test number
    159493528808
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,639 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,639 miles
    Test number
    727525888301
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  4. Fail159,639 miles (+3,647)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,639 miles
    Test number
    503312708047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  5. Pass155,992 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,992 miles
    Test number
    669666289200
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail155,980 miles (+2,898)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,980 miles
    Test number
    902204323612
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass153,082 miles (+3,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,082 miles
    Test number
    986832870920
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,537 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,537 miles
    Test number
    545388395882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail149,523 miles (+5,906)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,523 miles
    Test number
    395541812873
    • MajorDirection indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat/Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass143,617 miles (+6,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,617 miles
    Test number
    906343431722
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass136,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,969 miles
    Test number
    188885280938
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail136,967 miles (+6,198)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,967 miles
    Test number
    222664963855
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass130,769 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,769 miles
    Test number
    665617405075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail130,750 miles (+9,355)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,750 miles
    Test number
    938592951832
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass121,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    558977841714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail121,395 miles (+7,041)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    285757417019
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass114,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,354 miles
    Test number
    960135500108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail114,354 miles (+4,179)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,354 miles
    Test number
    478048429062
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass110,175 miles (+1,222)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,175 miles
    Test number
    586565034226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondition of both front wiper blades .

  20. Pass108,953 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,953 miles
    Test number
    337389523416
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail108,940 miles (+9,322)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,940 miles
    Test number
    556748223260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail99,618 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    487344741231
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass99,618 miles (+19,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    988244141241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass80,503 miles (+14,777)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    440053330215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator bulb discoloured.
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb discoloured.

  25. Pass65,726 miles (+14,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    951702269179
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass51,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    333161078121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 KDX

Does LM05 KDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 KDX is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 KDX?
The MOT on LM05 KDX is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 KDX done?
LM05 KDX was recorded at 172,897 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,710 miles a year.
Has LM05 KDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 KDX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 KDX 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 KDX find?
LM05 KDX passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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