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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM05 RHAMOT history

LM05 RHA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LM05 RHA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,078 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 RHA
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
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 RHA was last recorded at 181,078 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,099 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
979 miles
Average per year
8,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,078 miles
  • 2024 – 180,099 miles
  • 2023 – 179,144 miles
  • 2022 – 177,780 miles
  • 2021 – 176,221 miles
  • 2020 – 169,682 miles
  • 2019 – 157,442 miles
  • 2018 – 141,661 miles
  • 2017 – 127,870 miles
  • 2016 – 115,172 miles
  • 2015 – 105,304 miles
  • 2014 – 98,761 miles
  • 2013 – 90,092 miles
  • 2012 – 80,679 miles
  • 2011 – 72,529 miles
  • 2010 – 53,464 miles
  • 2009 – 39,717 miles
  • 2008 – 29,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,078 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 deteriorated near to legal limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight wear / play at steering rack [nearside]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,078 miles (+979)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,078 miles
    Test number
    396093319292
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,099 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    180,099 miles
    Test number
    903088354785
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated near to legal limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted nearside front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear / play at steering rack [nearside]

  3. Fail180,099 miles (+955)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,099 miles
    Test number
    893832330764
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated near to legal limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted nearside front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear / play at steering rack [nearside]

  4. Pass179,144 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,144 miles
    Test number
    409382311168
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated near to legal limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail179,143 miles (+1,363)5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,143 miles
    Test number
    261030905237
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated near to legal limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow reading from offside parking brake

  6. Pass177,780 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    177,780 miles
    Test number
    515626323577
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

  7. Fail177,780 miles (+1,559)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,780 miles
    Test number
    962559290955
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

  8. Pass176,221 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    176,221 miles
    Test number
    971602680287
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low reading

  9. Fail176,221 miles (+6,539)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,221 miles
    Test number
    790996613198
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low reading

  10. Pass169,682 miles (+12,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    169,682 miles
    Test number
    118355292103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass157,442 miles (+15,781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,442 miles
    Test number
    630780887869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,661 miles (+13,791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    289455356577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,870 miles (+12,698)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,870 miles
    Test number
    331776539936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,172 miles
    Test number
    531419191745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,172 miles (+9,868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,172 miles
    Test number
    303653890302
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,304 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    366703065178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,761 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    297684574448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,092 miles
    Test number
    709319583155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,092 miles (+9,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,092 miles
    Test number
    129699183101
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass80,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    798769302249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,679 miles (+8,150)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    807039702248
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail72,529 miles (+5,330)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,529 miles
    Test number
    339631121322
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,199 miles (+13,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    875668681104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass53,464 miles (+13,747)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    300452800264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,717 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    924144729220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,466 miles (+9,976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,466 miles
    Test number
    422688699134
    • NoteFront number plate scratched

  27. Pass29,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    210382788445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 RHA

Does LM05 RHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 RHA is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 RHA?
The MOT on LM05 RHA is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 RHA done?
LM05 RHA was recorded at 181,078 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,559 miles a year.
Has LM05 RHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 RHA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 RHA 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 RHA find?
LM05 RHA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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