BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR05 KZLMOT history
LR05 KZL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 209,683 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 KZL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 KZL was last recorded at 209,683 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,813 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,870 miles
- Average per year
- 8,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,683 miles
- 2025 – 207,813 miles
- 2024 – 206,659 miles
- 2022 – 204,925 miles
- 2021 – 202,019 miles
- 2020 – 196,355 miles
- 2019 – 185,722 miles
- 2018 – 181,019 miles
- 2017 – 175,669 miles
- 2016 – 163,796 miles
- 2015 – 149,986 miles
- 2014 – 134,506 miles
- 2013 – 121,178 miles
- 2012 – 100,751 miles
- 2011 – 87,480 miles
- 2010 – 75,292 miles
- 2009 – 62,444 miles
- 2008 – 51,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,683 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft to rear differential doughnut perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,683 miles (+1,870)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 209,683 miles
- Test number
- 594796524803
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass207,813 miles (+1,154)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 207,813 miles
- Test number
- 941568409655
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass206,659 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 206,659 miles
- Test number
- 847572188501
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail206,659 miles (+1,734)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,659 miles
- Test number
- 222266299211
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass204,925 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 204,925 miles
- Test number
- 585182439890
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded
Pass202,019 miles (+5,664)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 202,019 miles
- Test number
- 101924789683
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass196,355 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 196,355 miles
- Test number
- 268069364910
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft to rear differential doughnut perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail196,353 miles (+10,631)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,353 miles
- Test number
- 281769504215
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft to rear differential doughnut perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass185,722 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 185,722 miles
- Test number
- 182318337598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,019 miles (+5,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 181,019 miles
- Test number
- 987740478970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass175,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 175,669 miles
- Test number
- 547265289866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,669 miles (+11,873)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,669 miles
- Test number
- 951965386408
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass163,796 miles (+13,810)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 163,796 miles
- Test number
- 392137672992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,986 miles (+15,480)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 149,986 miles
- Test number
- 688907495020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,506 miles (+13,328)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 134,506 miles
- Test number
- 507265704141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,178 miles (+20,427)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 121,178 miles
- Test number
- 609292603106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,751 miles (+13,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 100,751 miles
- Test number
- 158269002100
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass87,480 miles (+12,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,480 miles
- Test number
- 157425091417
- 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)
Pass75,292 miles (+12,848)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,292 miles
- Test number
- 930208990020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,444 miles (+10,665)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 62,444 miles
- Test number
- 163596079022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 51,779 miles
- Test number
- 191059178005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,779 miles5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,779 miles
- Test number
- 834349278046
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about LR05 KZL
- Does LR05 KZL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KZL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 KZL?
- The MOT on LR05 KZL is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 KZL done?
- LR05 KZL was recorded at 209,683 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 8,851 miles a year.
- Has LR05 KZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 KZL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR05 KZL 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 KZL find?
- LR05 KZL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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