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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 HRUMOT history

LR05 HRU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

LR05 HRU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
168,737 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HRU was last recorded at 168,737 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,733 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,737 miles
  • 2022 – 152,701 miles
  • 2021 – 143,523 miles
  • 2019 – 136,696 miles
  • 2018 – 122,622 miles
  • 2017 – 118,235 miles
  • 2016 – 113,824 miles
  • 2015 – 108,615 miles
  • 2014 – 102,430 miles
  • 2013 – 95,630 miles
  • 2012 – 87,104 miles
  • 2011 – 76,166 miles
  • 2010 – 65,781 miles
  • 2009 – 60,236 miles
  • 2008 – 54,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,737 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Both rear tyres have side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,737 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,737 miles
    Test number
    758044855341
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail168,733 miles (+16,032)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,733 miles
    Test number
    468053689881
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,701 miles (+9,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,701 miles
    Test number
    952876678600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass143,523 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,523 miles
    Test number
    541153913970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,517 miles (+6,821)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,517 miles
    Test number
    297252003488
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjustment not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass136,696 miles (+475)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    126300821489
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have side wall damage
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail136,221 miles (+13,599)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,221 miles
    Test number
    638231232743
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have side wall damage
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass122,622 miles (+141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,622 miles
    Test number
    592446426884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail122,481 miles (+4,246)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    500016915274
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass118,235 miles (+4,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,235 miles
    Test number
    376136455905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAdaptive headlights warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  11. Pass113,824 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,824 miles
    Test number
    794021149708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,615 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    776698575046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,430 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    175602774441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,630 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    427707773084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,550 miles (+15)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    169164573400
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail95,535 miles (+8,431)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    237433973007
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass87,104 miles (+10,938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    115975972097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,166 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    585567271013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    432691370001
    • 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)

  20. Fail65,781 miles (+5,545)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    472591570068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,236 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    674662189041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,165 miles
    Test number
    844351398021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HRU

Does LR05 HRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HRU expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HRU?
The MOT on LR05 HRU expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HRU done?
LR05 HRU was recorded at 168,737 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 7,375 miles a year.
Has LR05 HRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HRU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 HRU 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 HRU find?
LR05 HRU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2.

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