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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LR05 FUTMOT history

LR05 FUT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

LR05 FUT 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 20 May 2025
Mileage
115,398 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FUT was last recorded at 115,398 miles on 21 May 2024, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,101 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
6,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,398 miles
  • 2023 – 109,092 miles
  • 2022 – 104,744 miles
  • 2021 – 99,658 miles
  • 2020 – 93,580 miles
  • 2019 – 87,080 miles
  • 2018 – 81,736 miles
  • 2017 – 74,436 miles
  • 2016 – 64,470 miles
  • 2015 – 54,039 miles
  • 2013 – 39,816 miles
  • 2012 – 32,485 miles
  • 2011 – 28,803 miles
  • 2010 – 24,433 miles
  • 2009 – 20,285 miles
  • 2008 – 16,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,398 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper link arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper link arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,398 miles (+297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    347483210734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper link arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper link arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,101 miles (+6,009)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,101 miles
    Test number
    645582879039
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached cup mount detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,092 miles (+4,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,092 miles
    Test number
    913700311353
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass104,744 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,744 miles
    Test number
    871060366937
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,658 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    194805431328
    • AdvisoryBrake wear wire missing. Light on dash

  6. Pass93,580 miles (+6,500)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    845511066767
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225X45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225X45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,080 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,080 miles
    Test number
    864438068281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,078 miles (+5,342)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,078 miles
    Test number
    984216169992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass81,736 miles (+7,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    918977097168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass74,436 miles (+9,966)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    731172816024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,470 miles (+10,431)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    901613834775
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass54,039 miles (+14,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    237439175025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass39,816 miles (+3,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,816 miles
    Test number
    397839513369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,436 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    177951273057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,485 miles (+3,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,485 miles
    Test number
    425151962005
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  16. Pass28,803 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    967519251047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,433 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,433 miles
    Test number
    842587870045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    561709449014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,285 miles (+3,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    224438349043
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass16,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,553 miles
    Test number
    314496088043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR05 FUT

Does LR05 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 FUT expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FUT?
The MOT on LR05 FUT expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 FUT done?
LR05 FUT was recorded at 115,398 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 6,119 miles a year.
Has LR05 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FUT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 FUT 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 FUT find?
LR05 FUT passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper link arm worn; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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