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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LR05 HHTMOT history

LR05 HHT is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LR05 HHT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,175 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HHT was last recorded at 84,175 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,174 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,175 miles
  • 2025 – 83,452 miles
  • 2024 – 82,350 miles
  • 2023 – 81,135 miles
  • 2022 – 79,816 miles
  • 2021 – 78,190 miles
  • 2020 – 76,893 miles
  • 2019 – 75,871 miles
  • 2018 – 74,309 miles
  • 2017 – 73,137 miles
  • 2015 – 69,134 miles
  • 2014 – 65,064 miles
  • 2013 – 62,318 miles
  • 2012 – 61,466 miles
  • 2011 – 59,000 miles
  • 2010 – 54,283 miles
  • 2009 – 44,958 miles
  • 2008 – 37,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,175 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,175 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,175 miles
    Test number
    403769886010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,174 miles (+722)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    327057378550
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass83,452 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    578316240431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,350 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,350 miles
    Test number
    675249034136
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))
  5. Fail82,338 miles (+1,203)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    832725789838
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))
  6. Pass81,135 miles (+1,319)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    388107344901
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,816 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,816 miles
    Test number
    832075785018
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail79,815 miles (+1,625)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    377109529407
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake lazy
  9. Pass78,190 miles (+1,297)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    977121074538
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded / damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass76,893 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    541669927146
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail76,893 miles (+1,022)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    676352671076
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass75,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    294278021656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,871 miles (+1,562)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    377175649559
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass74,309 miles (+1,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    391042623859
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded
  15. Pass73,137 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,137 miles
    Test number
    896015113091
    • AdvisoryN/S rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryO/S rear brake disc corroded
  16. Pass69,134 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    257039815257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail69,126 miles (+4,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    475438015230
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass65,064 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    159087514266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,318 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    355098463131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,466 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    239124062193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass59,000 miles (+4,717)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    517377541170
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
  22. Pass54,283 miles (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    463178760170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,958 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,958 miles
    Test number
    983430179114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    754163808149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 HHT

Does LR05 HHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HHT is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HHT?
The MOT on LR05 HHT is valid until 22 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 HHT done?
LR05 HHT was recorded at 84,175 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has LR05 HHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HHT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 HHT 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 HHT find?
LR05 HHT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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