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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LR05 EKYMOT history

LR05 EKY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LR05 EKY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,825 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EKY was last recorded at 41,825 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,068 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
757 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,825 miles
  • 2025 – 41,068 miles
  • 2024 – 40,644 miles
  • 2023 – 39,204 miles
  • 2022 – 37,715 miles
  • 2021 – 37,367 miles
  • 2020 – 36,819 miles
  • 2019 – 36,215 miles
  • 2018 – 35,552 miles
  • 2017 – 34,740 miles
  • 2016 – 34,180 miles
  • 2015 – 33,562 miles
  • 2014 – 32,360 miles
  • 2013 – 31,752 miles
  • 2012 – 30,406 miles
  • 2011 – 25,593 miles
  • 2010 – 21,549 miles
  • 2009 – 18,633 miles
  • 2008 – 15,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,825 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,825 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,825 miles
    Test number
    614934891388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,068 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,068 miles
    Test number
    867005359005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,644 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,644 miles
    Test number
    880990866745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,204 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    756675733171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,715 miles
    Test number
    547927566838
    • AdvisoryDip stick too tight can not check oil level
  6. Fail37,715 miles (+348)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,715 miles
    Test number
    799721836394
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDip stick too tight can not check oil level
  7. Pass37,367 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,367 miles
    Test number
    231188526392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass36,819 miles (+604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    512384713480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass36,215 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,215 miles
    Test number
    146800045662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,552 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,552 miles
    Test number
    471846512147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    480147010432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,740 miles (+560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    865977040954
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  13. Pass34,180 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,180 miles
    Test number
    567134383468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,562 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    419910375029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,360 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    285724884080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,752 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,752 miles
    Test number
    148071773413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,406 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    697819072010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,593 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    277540171040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,549 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,549 miles
    Test number
    133130970407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,633 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,633 miles
    Test number
    934736579018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,960 miles
    Test number
    962728288060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EKY

Does LR05 EKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EKY is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EKY?
The MOT on LR05 EKY is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EKY done?
LR05 EKY was recorded at 41,825 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has LR05 EKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EKY has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 EKY 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 EKY find?
LR05 EKY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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