BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LM05 RHOMOT history
LM05 RHO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 52,834 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 RHO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 RHO was last recorded at 52,834 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,283 miles · 28 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 551 miles
- Average per year
- 1,937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,834 miles
- 2025 – 52,283 miles
- 2024 – 51,934 miles
- 2023 – 51,359 miles
- 2022 – 50,810 miles
- 2021 – 49,954 miles
- 2020 – 49,385 miles
- 2019 – 48,606 miles
- 2018 – 47,177 miles
- 2017 – 45,448 miles
- 2016 – 43,145 miles
- 2015 – 40,026 miles
- 2014 – 36,964 miles
- 2013 – 34,207 miles
- 2012 – 30,010 miles
- 2011 – 26,293 miles
- 2010 – 23,366 miles
- 2009 – 19,513 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,834 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,834 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 52,834 miles
- Test number
- 928937390118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,283 miles (+349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 52,283 miles
- Test number
- 586917327705
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,934 miles (+6)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 51,934 miles
- Test number
- 172094932245
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail51,928 miles (+569)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,928 miles
- Test number
- 877627141883
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,359 miles (+549)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 51,359 miles
- Test number
- 601190423794
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip within 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40X18 [RUN FLAT] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,810 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 50,810 miles
- Test number
- 836453442414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,954 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 49,954 miles
- Test number
- 884802390567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,385 miles (+779)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 49,385 miles
- Test number
- 880509862004
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2x
Pass48,606 miles (+1,429)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 48,606 miles
- Test number
- 313957843117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,177 miles (+1,729)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 47,177 miles
- Test number
- 392568859092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,448 miles (+2,303)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 45,448 miles
- Test number
- 358497760230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,145 miles (+3,119)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,145 miles
- Test number
- 172544632752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,026 miles (+3,062)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 40,026 miles
- Test number
- 896594175134
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,964 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 36,964 miles
- Test number
- 306462074123
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass34,207 miles (+4,197)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 34,207 miles
- Test number
- 667326273118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,010 miles (+3,717)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 30,010 miles
- Test number
- 299511572447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,293 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,293 miles
- Test number
- 266524561421
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,293 miles (+2,927)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,293 miles
- Test number
- 788464961142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,366 miles (+3,853)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,366 miles
- Test number
- 461310080102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 19,513 miles
- Test number
- 273486069472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 RHO
- Does LM05 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 RHO is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 RHO?
- The MOT on LM05 RHO is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 RHO done?
- LM05 RHO was recorded at 52,834 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,937 miles a year.
- Has LM05 RHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 RHO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM05 RHO 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 RHO find?
- LM05 RHO passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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