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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM05 LMFMOT history

LM05 LMF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

LM05 LMF grey 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 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
103,549 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 LMF was last recorded at 103,549 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,153 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
396 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,549 miles
  • 2021 – 99,100 miles
  • 2020 – 92,513 miles
  • 2019 – 87,173 miles
  • 2018 – 80,335 miles
  • 2017 – 71,905 miles
  • 2016 – 62,978 miles
  • 2015 – 56,583 miles
  • 2014 – 50,911 miles
  • 2013 – 45,284 miles
  • 2011 – 35,200 miles
  • 2010 – 28,624 miles
  • 2009 – 22,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,549 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,549 miles (+396)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,549 miles
    Test number
    373203542704
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,153 miles (+4,053)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,153 miles
    Test number
    528551376073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,100 miles (+6,587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,100 miles
    Test number
    634322295596
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,513 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    924653030158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,173 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,173 miles
    Test number
    726727280746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,335 miles (+8,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    284845023435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,905 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    171226696282
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail71,905 miles (+8,927)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    997130548332
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass62,978 miles (+6,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    991220301256
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass56,583 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    378650085132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,911 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    216658084433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,284 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    307276883183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,200 miles (+6,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,200 miles
    Test number
    455093901222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass28,624 miles (+6,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,624 miles
    Test number
    750759980101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass22,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,321 miles
    Test number
    571072469144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 LMF

Does LM05 LMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 LMF expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LMF?
The MOT on LM05 LMF expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 LMF done?
LM05 LMF was recorded at 103,549 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has LM05 LMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LMF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 LMF 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 LMF find?
LM05 LMF passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside.

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