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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 FVMMOT history

LR05 FVM is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 374,883 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LR05 FVM green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
374,883 km
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FVM was last recorded at 374,883 km on 17 Jul 2026, 6 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
374,877 km · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6 km
Average per year
3 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 374,883 km
  • 2024 – 374,877 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass374,883 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass374,883 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    374,883 km
    Test number
    848294364189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail374,883 miles1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    374,883 miles
    Test number
    288446446604
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose insecure

  3. Pass374,877 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    374,877 km
    Test number
    675972851518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail374,877 km1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    374,877 km
    Test number
    480276972388
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail232,922 miles (+11,256)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,922 miles
    Test number
    864399645781
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight under vehicle corroded

  6. Pass221,666 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    221,666 miles
    Test number
    480801924572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail221,565 miles (+14,155)1 dangerous8 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,565 miles
    Test number
    424136891587
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass207,410 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    207,410 miles
    Test number
    939305958748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Fail207,410 miles (+11,772)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,410 miles
    Test number
    455931050534
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Pass195,638 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    195,638 miles
    Test number
    215227614950
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail195,638 miles (+9,050)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,638 miles
    Test number
    119670692133
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass186,588 miles (+13,097)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,588 miles
    Test number
    431053442507
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  13. Pass173,491 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,491 miles
    Test number
    891073082668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass169,964 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    169,964 miles
    Test number
    894778503780
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE 16% SUGGEST INSPECT SYSTEM

  15. Pass167,557 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    167,557 miles
    Test number
    497456388286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass164,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    164,943 miles
    Test number
    944064993147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail164,943 miles (+2,295)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,943 miles
    Test number
    765559009703
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass162,648 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    162,648 miles
    Test number
    585141834333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail162,622 miles (+2,271)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,622 miles
    Test number
    196584524338
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass160,351 miles (+2,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    160,351 miles
    Test number
    408508513424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass157,647 miles (+3,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    157,647 miles
    Test number
    408084722438
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass154,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    154,605 miles
    Test number
    266645221367
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail154,605 miles (+3,683)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,605 miles
    Test number
    418535221410
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass150,922 miles (+20,973)8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    150,922 miles
    Test number
    148629961064
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteClutch noise
    • NoteN/s/front wiper blade slight wear
    • NoteNoise on rear brakes when applied
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  25. Pass129,949 miles (+20,564)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,949 miles
    Test number
    743775270046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,385 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,385 miles
    Test number
    253915389023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,453 miles
    Test number
    364580348184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 FVM

Does LR05 FVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FVM is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FVM?
The MOT on LR05 FVM is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 FVM done?
LR05 FVM was recorded at 374,883 km at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3 km a year.
Has LR05 FVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FVM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 FVM 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 FVM find?
LR05 FVM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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