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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 HSUMOT history

LR05 HSU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LR05 HSU silver 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,623 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HSU was last recorded at 172,623 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,589 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,034 miles
Average per year
8,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,623 miles
  • 2024 – 167,589 miles
  • 2023 – 162,251 miles
  • 2022 – 155,435 miles
  • 2021 – 150,593 miles
  • 2020 – 147,690 miles
  • 2019 – 143,291 miles
  • 2018 – 135,361 miles
  • 2017 – 127,525 miles
  • 2016 – 117,290 miles
  • 2015 – 103,896 miles
  • 2014 – 91,748 miles
  • 2013 – 82,659 miles
  • 2012 – 69,342 miles
  • 2011 – 56,325 miles
  • 2010 – 42,886 miles
  • 2009 – 29,220 miles
  • 2008 – 21,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,623 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,623 miles (+5,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,623 miles
    Test number
    958324381971
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass167,589 miles (+69)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,589 miles
    Test number
    919602397626
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail167,520 miles (+5,269)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,520 miles
    Test number
    800283977468
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass162,251 miles (+6,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,251 miles
    Test number
    704030482453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass155,435 miles (+4,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,435 miles
    Test number
    441582459613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass150,593 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,593 miles
    Test number
    351430777209
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  7. Pass147,690 miles (+4,399)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,690 miles
    Test number
    751995525657
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass143,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    169022333504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail143,290 miles (+7,929)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,290 miles
    Test number
    574752399104
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass135,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    308902677325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,361 miles (+7,836)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    531645666253
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass127,525 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,525 miles
    Test number
    245829855303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,524 miles (+10,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,524 miles
    Test number
    958151423929
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass117,290 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,290 miles
    Test number
    243689933728
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail117,154 miles (+13,258)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,154 miles
    Test number
    156847646926
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass103,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    728668854741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,896 miles (+12,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    985880737315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass91,748 miles (+9,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,748 miles
    Test number
    109873934303
    • NoteExtensive undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

  19. Pass82,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    468202933416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail133,018 km3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,018 km
    Test number
    196882033334
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass69,342 miles (+13,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    245534732371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,325 miles (+13,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    496354831395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,886 miles (+3,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    430390030350
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass39,228 miles (+10,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,228 miles
    Test number
    742326310107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass29,220 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,220 miles
    Test number
    673111599079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    244010618190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 HSU

Does LR05 HSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HSU is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HSU?
The MOT on LR05 HSU is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HSU done?
LR05 HSU was recorded at 172,623 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,590 miles a year.
Has LR05 HSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HSU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 HSU 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 HSU find?
LR05 HSU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit.

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