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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LR05 CUCMOT history

LR05 CUC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LR05 CUC 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 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
90,982 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 CUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 CUC was last recorded at 90,982 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,971 miles · 26 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,982 miles
  • 2025 – 87,506 miles
  • 2024 – 83,315 miles
  • 2023 – 79,885 miles
  • 2022 – 76,000 miles
  • 2021 – 72,460 miles
  • 2020 – 70,367 miles
  • 2019 – 68,301 miles
  • 2018 – 64,991 miles
  • 2017 – 61,966 miles
  • 2016 – 56,687 miles
  • 2015 – 49,950 miles
  • 2014 – 43,527 miles
  • 2013 – 37,028 miles
  • 2012 – 29,468 miles
  • 2011 – 22,074 miles
  • 2010 – 19,116 miles
  • 2009 – 16,690 miles
  • 2008 – 14,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,982 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    978612231447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail90,971 miles (+3,465)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    701891758602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,506 miles (+4,191)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,506 miles
    Test number
    139790562495
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,315 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,315 miles
    Test number
    999572939756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail83,246 miles (+3,361)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,246 miles
    Test number
    586097571275
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,885 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    457178000479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail79,880 miles (+3,880)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    271410972243
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass76,000 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    555876123299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    681528591906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,459 miles (+2,092)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,459 miles
    Test number
    417650226827
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass70,367 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    121993794632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail70,336 miles (+2,035)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    167073228503
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass68,301 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    476746168290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    352128035308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,991 miles (+3,025)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    222190946959
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass61,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    207003706090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,965 miles (+5,278)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    662490067404
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass56,687 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    988702866699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,950 miles
    Test number
    135171075446
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Fail49,950 miles (+6,423)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,950 miles
    Test number
    587411675006
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass43,527 miles (+6,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    106107454486
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass37,028 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    495160963083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  23. Fail37,028 miles (+7,560)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    436290663023
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  24. Pass29,468 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    829599872069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,074 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,074 miles
    Test number
    869849551072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,116 miles (+2,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,116 miles
    Test number
    782511760030
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  27. Pass16,690 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,690 miles
    Test number
    721513989045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,062 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,062 miles
    Test number
    981545468088
    • NoteFull engine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

Questions about LR05 CUC

Does LR05 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 CUC is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 CUC?
The MOT on LR05 CUC is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 CUC done?
LR05 CUC was recorded at 90,982 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 4,124 miles a year.
Has LR05 CUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 CUC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 CUC 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 LR05 CUC find?
LR05 CUC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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