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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR05 HJAMOT history

LR05 HJA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LR05 HJA blue 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,025 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HJA was last recorded at 51,025 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,391 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
2,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,025 miles
  • 2025 – 50,391 miles
  • 2024 – 49,549 miles
  • 2023 – 48,907 miles
  • 2022 – 48,397 miles
  • 2021 – 46,488 miles
  • 2020 – 45,226 miles
  • 2019 – 43,149 miles
  • 2018 – 41,343 miles
  • 2017 – 40,680 miles
  • 2016 – 39,270 miles
  • 2015 – 36,238 miles
  • 2014 – 34,392 miles
  • 2013 – 30,905 miles
  • 2012 – 26,293 miles
  • 2011 – 21,043 miles
  • 2010 – 17,481 miles
  • 2009 – 15,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,025 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,025 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    834420707472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,391 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    937790697157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,549 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    428650593846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail49,538 miles (+631)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    258289730226
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass48,907 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    247449055640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,397 miles (+1,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,397 miles
    Test number
    624847430859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,488 miles (+1,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,488 miles
    Test number
    307560623132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,226 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,226 miles
    Test number
    388978994359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,149 miles (+1,806)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,149 miles
    Test number
    240656135758
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance 18%

  10. Pass41,343 miles (+663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,343 miles
    Test number
    891857925369
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass40,680 miles (+1,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    430489779768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing cracked around sidewall could be dangerous

  12. Pass39,270 miles (+3,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,270 miles
    Test number
    171932937271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass36,238 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    979907815120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,392 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    478144814168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,905 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,905 miles
    Test number
    749143393045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,293 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,293 miles
    Test number
    355994092004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,043 miles (+3,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,043 miles
    Test number
    107388481479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass17,481 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,481 miles
    Test number
    342266790025
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres unevenly worn

  19. Fail17,481 miles (+2,221)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,481 miles
    Test number
    582366590066
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres unevenly worn

  20. Pass15,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,260 miles
    Test number
    622542289080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,260 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,260 miles
    Test number
    972640489069
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR05 HJA

Does LR05 HJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HJA is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HJA?
The MOT on LR05 HJA is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HJA done?
LR05 HJA was recorded at 51,025 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,098 miles a year.
Has LR05 HJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HJA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 HJA 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 HJA find?
LR05 HJA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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