
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LR05 HHVMOT history
LR05 HHV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 136,911 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 HHV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 HHV was last recorded at 136,911 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 4,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 132,548 miles · 12 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,363 miles
- Average per year
- 5,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,911 miles
- 2022 – 132,548 miles
- 2021 – 128,446 miles
- 2020 – 119,661 miles
- 2018 – 114,159 miles
- 2017 – 109,109 miles
- 2016 – 98,267 miles
- 2015 – 87,494 miles
- 2013 – 77,805 miles
- 2012 – 73,868 miles
- 2011 – 67,409 miles
- 2010 – 57,204 miles
- 2008 – 40,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front rubber jacking blocks missing from outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Extensive kerb damage to outer wall nearside front tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,911 miles (+4,363)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 136,911 miles
- Test number
- 294560403281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,548 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 132,548 miles
- Test number
- 865540636133
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Fail132,548 miles (+4,102)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,548 miles
- Test number
- 708676894230
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,446 miles (+8,785)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 128,446 miles
- Test number
- 200968433324
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,661 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 119,661 miles
- Test number
- 396799165977
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front rubber jacking blocks missing from outer sills
- AdvisoryExtensive kerb damage to outer wall nearside front tyre
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low =splits to inner wall offside tyre
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to all four brake discs, calipers and carriers
Fail119,657 miles (+5,498)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,657 miles
- Test number
- 487031793219
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front rubber jacking blocks missing from outer sills
- AdvisoryExtensive kerb damage to outer wall nearside front tyre
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low =splits to inner wall offside tyre
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to all four brake discs, calipers and carriers
Pass114,159 miles (+5,050)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 114,159 miles
- Test number
- 894949417825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,109 miles (+10,842)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 109,109 miles
- Test number
- 961958087113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,267 miles (+10,773)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 98,267 miles
- Test number
- 460196191940
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn n the inside (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,494 miles (+9,689)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 87,494 miles
- Test number
- 887899055083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 77,805 miles
- Test number
- 788729623255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,805 miles (+3,937)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,805 miles
- Test number
- 827729523243
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass73,868 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 73,868 miles
- Test number
- 835001492163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,855 miles (+6,446)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,855 miles
- Test number
- 287799952165
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,409 miles (+10,205)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 67,409 miles
- Test number
- 435675601155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,204 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,204 miles
- Test number
- 720029860033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail57,173 miles (+16,493)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,173 miles
- Test number
- 134307460428
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass40,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 40,680 miles
- Test number
- 861547168248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 HHV
- Does LR05 HHV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HHV is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 HHV?
- The MOT on LR05 HHV is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 HHV done?
- LR05 HHV was recorded at 136,911 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
- Has LR05 HHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 HHV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 HHV 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 HHV find?
- LR05 HHV passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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