
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR05 KYWMOT history
LR05 KYW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 212,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 212,910 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 KYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 KYW was last recorded at 212,910 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 212,669 miles · 6 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 241 miles
- Average per year
- 12,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 212,910 miles
- 2022 – 212,669 miles
- 2021 – 208,662 miles
- 2019 – 200,350 miles
- 2018 – 192,065 miles
- 2017 – 181,056 miles
- 2016 – 169,184 miles
- 2015 – 157,330 miles
- 2014 – 145,742 miles
- 2013 – 125,962 miles
- 2012 – 83,278 miles
- 2011 – 70,029 miles
- 2010 – 59,116 miles
- 2009 – 47,586 miles
- 2008 – 36,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,910 miles (+241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 212,910 miles
- Test number
- 226767193195
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass212,669 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 212,669 miles
- Test number
- 854247346470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail212,639 miles (+3,977)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,639 miles
- Test number
- 984963465770
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,662 miles (+8,312)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 208,662 miles
- Test number
- 283205518660
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads and brake disc have been subject to excessive heat
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass200,350 miles (+8,285)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 200,350 miles
- Test number
- 759017916847
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass192,065 miles (+11,009)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 192,065 miles
- Test number
- 940363225886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,056 miles (+11,872)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 181,056 miles
- Test number
- 777548966647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,184 miles (+11,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 169,184 miles
- Test number
- 365305213648
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in tyre
Pass157,330 miles (+1)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 157,330 miles
- Test number
- 425479985122
- NoteFront brake pads worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail157,329 miles (+11,587)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,329 miles
- Test number
- 235628085100
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront brake pads worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass145,742 miles (+19,780)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 145,742 miles
- Test number
- 256415584185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres on 1.6mm now.
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass125,962 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 125,962 miles
- Test number
- 435563463159
- NoteRear brake disc poor
- NoteRear brake pads low
Fail125,962 miles (+42,684)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,962 miles
- Test number
- 859563463160
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteRear brake disc poor
- NoteRear brake pads low
Fail83,278 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,278 miles
- Test number
- 649167482180
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass83,278 miles (+13,249)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 83,278 miles
- Test number
- 908387582198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 70,029 miles
- Test number
- 306979681146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,029 miles (+10,913)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,029 miles
- Test number
- 915709581193
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear tyres poor especially N/S
Pass59,116 miles (+11,530)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,116 miles
- Test number
- 981026580122
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear number plate poor
Pass47,586 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,586 miles
- Test number
- 561248389138
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail47,586 miles (+11,517)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,586 miles
- Test number
- 684448189176
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,069 miles
- Test number
- 450938778108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 KYW
- Does LR05 KYW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 KYW expired on 8 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 KYW?
- The MOT on LR05 KYW expired on 8 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 KYW done?
- LR05 KYW was recorded at 212,910 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 12,164 miles a year.
- Has LR05 KYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 KYW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 KYW 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 KYW find?
- LR05 KYW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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