BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LR05 FVNMOT history
LR05 FVN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,947 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,947 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,507 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 FVN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 FVN was last recorded at 125,947 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,568 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,379 miles
- Average per year
- 5,507 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,947 miles
- 2025 – 122,568 miles
- 2023 – 122,513 miles
- 2022 – 121,928 miles
- 2020 – 121,345 miles
- 2019 – 115,536 miles
- 2018 – 114,839 miles
- 2017 – 110,145 miles
- 2016 – 102,494 miles
- 2015 – 93,035 miles
- 2014 – 85,664 miles
- 2013 – 75,058 miles
- 2012 – 64,678 miles
- 2011 – 55,514 miles
- 2010 – 44,973 miles
- 2009 – 32,370 miles
- 2008 – 24,793 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,947 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges getting low (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,947 miles (+3,379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,947 miles
- Test number
- 685195410885
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,568 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 122,568 miles
- Test number
- 309115557433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,533 miles (+20)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,533 miles
- Test number
- 127704405068
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (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))
Pass122,513 miles (+585)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 122,513 miles
- Test number
- 138886721217
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass121,928 miles (+583)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 121,928 miles
- Test number
- 581502966558
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside also close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,345 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,345 miles
- Test number
- 980599216924
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail121,345 miles (+5,809)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,345 miles
- Test number
- 335095916786
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,536 miles (+697)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,536 miles
- Test number
- 114415782193
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass114,839 miles (+4,694)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 114,839 miles
- Test number
- 387365594967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,145 miles (+7,651)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 110,145 miles
- Test number
- 974941706618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,494 miles (+9,459)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 102,494 miles
- Test number
- 824019167871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,035 miles (+7,371)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,035 miles
- Test number
- 738315975088
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass85,664 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 85,664 miles
- Test number
- 249481374059
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail85,664 miles (+10,606)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,664 miles
- Test number
- 586761174092
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,058 miles (+10,380)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,058 miles
- Test number
- 395100873042
- NoteEML light indicates an engine fault
Pass64,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,678 miles
- Test number
- 528450292005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,678 miles (+9,164)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,678 miles
- Test number
- 747260592017
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,514 miles (+10,541)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,514 miles
- Test number
- 638797171056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 44,973 miles
- Test number
- 794078170049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,973 miles (+12,603)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,973 miles
- Test number
- 122507570003
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass32,370 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,370 miles
- Test number
- 421988279020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,362 miles (+7,569)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,362 miles
- Test number
- 471565279015
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,793 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 24,793 miles
- Test number
- 792427878075
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR05 FVN
- Does LR05 FVN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FVN is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 FVN?
- The MOT on LR05 FVN is valid until 29 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 FVN done?
- LR05 FVN was recorded at 125,947 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,507 miles a year.
- Has LR05 FVN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 FVN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 FVN 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 FVN find?
- LR05 FVN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges getting low.
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