
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR05 EHDMOT history
LR05 EHD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 196,429 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 EHD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 EHD was last recorded at 196,429 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 191,718 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,711 miles
- Average per year
- 8,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,429 miles
- 2024 – 191,718 miles
- 2023 – 186,834 miles
- 2022 – 177,950 miles
- 2021 – 173,611 miles
- 2020 – 167,436 miles
- 2019 – 164,862 miles
- 2018 – 155,111 miles
- 2017 – 145,319 miles
- 2016 – 132,035 miles
- 2015 – 123,866 miles
- 2014 – 113,980 miles
- 2013 – 102,635 miles
- 2012 – 86,786 miles
- 2011 – 77,732 miles
- 2010 – 61,609 miles
- 2009 – 55,338 miles
- 2008 – 49,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,429 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 196,429 miles
- Test number
- 795230309723
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail196,428 miles (+4,710)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,428 miles
- Test number
- 765799798102
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass191,718 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 191,718 miles
- Test number
- 479999904684
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail191,717 miles (+4,883)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,717 miles
- Test number
- 234697436880
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working both washer jets (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass186,834 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 186,834 miles
- Test number
- 339940238300
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including various suspension components
Fail186,834 miles (+8,884)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,834 miles
- Test number
- 444850724969
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion including various suspension components
Pass177,950 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 177,950 miles
- Test number
- 125782363452
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper retaining clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail177,942 miles (+4,331)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,942 miles
- Test number
- 520085177562
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper retaining clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass173,611 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 173,611 miles
- Test number
- 640637076100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail173,611 miles (+6,175)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,611 miles
- Test number
- 476745874161
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass167,436 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 167,436 miles
- Test number
- 638581784673
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front ARB Mounting Bushes(bordering excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Top of Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail167,436 miles (+2,574)1 dangerous3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,436 miles
- Test number
- 518947042255
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front ARB Mounting Bushes(bordering excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Lever Has Excess Travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Top of Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass164,862 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 164,862 miles
- Test number
- 344600458253
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail164,861 miles (+9,750)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,861 miles
- Test number
- 877125385459
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass155,111 miles (+9,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,111 miles
- Test number
- 983558664857
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to rear brake pipes in places
Pass145,319 miles (+13,284)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 145,319 miles
- Test number
- 854703722671
- AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass132,035 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 132,035 miles
- Test number
- 306542728003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,033 miles (+8,167)8 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,033 miles
- Test number
- 271806102412
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock shield inscure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear indicator wire fouling cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield inscure
Pass123,866 miles (+9,886)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 123,866 miles
- Test number
- 847874427810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 113,980 miles
- Test number
- 439798494245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,980 miles (+11,345)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,980 miles
- Test number
- 795268994283
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded slightly
- NoteRear registration plate deteriorated slightly
- NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes at rear end of vehicle
Pass102,635 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 102,635 miles
- Test number
- 396508493254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail102,635 miles (+15,849)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,635 miles
- Test number
- 507628393261
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,786 miles (+9,054)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 86,786 miles
- Test number
- 416503772175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,732 miles (+16,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 77,732 miles
- Test number
- 616059781148
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,609 miles (+6,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 61,609 miles
- Test number
- 812089780078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,338 miles (+5,763)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,338 miles
- Test number
- 932875789024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,575 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 49,575 miles
- Test number
- 760527388011
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LR05 EHD
- Does LR05 EHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EHD is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 EHD?
- The MOT on LR05 EHD is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 EHD done?
- LR05 EHD was recorded at 196,429 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,310 miles a year.
- Has LR05 EHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 EHD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 EHD 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 EHD find?
- LR05 EHD passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill, and 4 more.
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