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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.

LR05 HHV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass136,911 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass136,911 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,911 miles
    Test number
    294560403281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass114,159 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,159 miles
    Test number
    894949417825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,109 miles (+10,842)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,109 miles
    Test number
    961958087113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. Pass87,494 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    887899055083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    788729623255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass73,868 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    835001492163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass67,409 miles (+10,205)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    435675601155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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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