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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 FBGMOT history

LR05 FBG is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

LR05 FBG grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2026
Mileage
95,436 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FBG was last recorded at 95,436 miles on 21 May 2025, 6,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2009: 35,437 miles, lower than 48,111 miles on 19 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,978 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,458 miles
Average per year
2,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,436 miles
  • 2024 – 88,978 miles
  • 2023 – 84,461 miles
  • 2022 – 84,103 miles
  • 2021 – 83,830 miles
  • 2020 – 82,261 miles
  • 2019 – 81,760 miles
  • 2018 – 80,256 miles
  • 2017 – 78,632 miles
  • 2016 – 76,596 miles
  • 2015 – 73,702 miles
  • 2014 – 71,166 miles
  • 2013 – 69,235 miles
  • 2012 – 67,181 miles
  • 2011 – 63,287 miles
  • 2010 – 58,407 miles
  • 2009 – 53,438 miles
  • 2008 – 48,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,436 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,436 miles (+6,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    787922661349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,978 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,978 miles
    Test number
    446991116544
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,461 miles (+358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    671225480490
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING,TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING,TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING,TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass84,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    889273094264
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail84,103 miles (+273)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    538887603532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,830 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,830 miles
    Test number
    660785133098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,261 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    184475279175
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,261 miles (+501)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    734207817786
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,760 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    560920322270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

  10. Pass80,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    376309686172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail80,256 miles (+1,624)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    812245420521
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass78,632 miles (+2,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,632 miles
    Test number
    211125891570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass76,596 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    474909139091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,702 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,702 miles
    Test number
    148088635186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass73,702 miles (+2,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,702 miles
    Test number
    575248135103
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass71,166 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    197763234147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,235 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,235 miles
    Test number
    445986133146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,181 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,181 miles
    Test number
    809652842127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,287 miles (+4,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    878939421166
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass58,407 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    473138630120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,438 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    263208239151
    • NoteLight misting of oil on power steering pipes
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner ball joints o/s & n/s

  22. Fail35,437 miles (-12,674)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,437 miles
    Test number
    210618039419
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLight misting of oil on power steering pipes
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner ball joints o/s & n/s

  23. Pass48,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    492780548128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 FBG

Does LR05 FBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 FBG expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FBG?
The MOT on LR05 FBG expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 FBG done?
LR05 FBG was recorded at 95,436 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 2,783 miles a year.
Has LR05 FBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FBG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 FBG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 FBG find?
LR05 FBG passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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