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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM05 LLGMOT history

LM05 LLG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 320,169 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

LM05 LLG black 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 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
320,169 km
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
18,587 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LLG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 LLG was last recorded at 320,169 km on 20 Jan 2022, 83 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
320,086 km · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
83 km
Average per year
18,587 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 320,169 km
  • 2020 – 295,268 km
  • 2019 – 278,678 km
  • 2017 – 256,955 km
  • 2016 – 240,685 km
  • 2015 – 201,802 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass320,169 km
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has tape wrapped around hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront both front shocks not lined up correctly causing brake hoses to rub on anti roll linksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tpms light on bonnet release warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass320,169 km (+83)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    320,169 km
    Test number
    135356404656
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has tape wrapped around hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shocks not lined up correctly causing brake hoses to rub on anti roll links
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Fail320,086 km4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,086 km
    Test number
    881864493205
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has tape wrapped around hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shocks not lined up correctly causing brake hoses to rub on anti roll links
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass306,736 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    306,736 miles
    Test number
    712269727373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on bonnet release warning light on

  4. Fail306,736 miles (+11,468)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,736 miles
    Test number
    938985983721
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on bonnet release warning light on

  5. Pass295,268 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    295,268 miles
    Test number
    319127963166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted hard to check components

  6. Fail295,268 km (+16,590)4 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,268 km
    Test number
    470837241882
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn above drive shaft. marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted hard to check components

  7. Pass278,678 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    278,678 km
    Test number
    185053720676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and underside corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Fail278,678 km (+21,723)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,678 km
    Test number
    269075455740
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and underside corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Pass256,955 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    256,955 km
    Test number
    766164882545
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail256,955 km (+16,270)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,955 km
    Test number
    379196122628
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass240,685 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    240,685 km
    Test number
    916059870586
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  12. Fail240,685 km (+38,883)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,685 km
    Test number
    196389210209
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords to inner side wall and slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  13. Pass201,802 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    201,802 km
    Test number
    728241281786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail201,802 km1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,802 km
    Test number
    552062600794
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass106,721 miles (+13,310)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,721 miles
    Test number
    665606224285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass93,411 miles (+11,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,411 miles
    Test number
    109730143242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass82,332 miles (+13,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    326056432281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,855 miles (+14,426)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    237402541260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass54,429 miles (+9,782)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    281814940272
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDashboard warnning light on

  20. Pass44,647 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,647 miles
    Test number
    592093749240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    490592798126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 LLG

Does LM05 LLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 LLG expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LLG?
The MOT on LM05 LLG expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 LLG done?
LM05 LLG was recorded at 320,169 km at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 18,587 km a year.
Has LM05 LLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LLG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 LLG 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 LLG find?
LM05 LLG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged has tape wrapped around hose; front both front shocks not lined up correctly causing brake hoses to rub on anti roll links; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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