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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LM05 NKNMOT history

LM05 NKN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

LM05 NKN silver 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 14 May 2023
Mileage
159,015 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 NKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 NKN was last recorded at 159,015 miles on 13 May 2022, 3,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,590 miles · 15 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,425 miles
Average per year
8,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,015 miles
  • 2021 – 155,590 miles
  • 2020 – 154,453 miles
  • 2019 – 152,886 miles
  • 2018 – 150,969 miles
  • 2017 – 147,942 miles
  • 2016 – 137,180 miles
  • 2015 – 122,722 miles
  • 2014 – 111,250 miles
  • 2013 – 97,478 miles
  • 2012 – 80,879 miles
  • 2011 – 66,998 miles
  • 2010 – 59,989 miles
  • 2009 – 43,055 miles
  • 2008 – 37,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,015 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,015 miles (+3,425)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,015 miles
    Test number
    342636908683
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass155,590 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    155,590 miles
    Test number
    929953365117
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail155,590 miles (+1,137)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,590 miles
    Test number
    449683201311
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    732545862507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,453 miles (+1,567)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    620856192432
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass152,886 miles (+1,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,886 miles
    Test number
    823845181716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency recording slightly low

  7. Pass150,969 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,969 miles
    Test number
    607648155073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,942 miles
    Test number
    305405821530
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail147,942 miles (+10,762)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,942 miles
    Test number
    672041897426
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass137,180 miles (+14,458)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    385206444765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,722 miles (+11,472)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    499481405181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,250 miles
    Test number
    299131604113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,250 miles (+13,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,250 miles
    Test number
    539091004115
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass97,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,478 miles
    Test number
    756530513128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,478 miles (+16,599)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,478 miles
    Test number
    166157003100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass80,879 miles (+13,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    345419182043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn from outer edges

  17. Pass66,998 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    518081481004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,989 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    841931910189
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

  19. Fail59,989 miles (+2,552)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    124251510160
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front and both nearside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

  20. Pass57,437 miles (+14,382)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    250722630078
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO\s\front tyre has a small cut on outer wall

  21. Pass43,055 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,055 miles
    Test number
    932407929049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,426 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    300654258216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,130 miles3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,130 miles
    Test number
    614567248265
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 NKN

Does LM05 NKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 NKN expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 NKN?
The MOT on LM05 NKN expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 NKN done?
LM05 NKN was recorded at 159,015 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 8,904 miles a year.
Has LM05 NKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 NKN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LM05 NKN 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 NKN find?
LM05 NKN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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