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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LR05 MHJMOT history

LR05 MHJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LR05 MHJ grey 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,884 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MHJ was last recorded at 100,884 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 8,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,677 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,207 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,884 miles
  • 2024 – 92,677 miles
  • 2023 – 88,680 miles
  • 2022 – 82,353 miles
  • 2021 – 76,134 miles
  • 2019 – 70,881 miles
  • 2018 – 69,417 miles
  • 2017 – 66,113 miles
  • 2016 – 62,148 miles
  • 2015 – 58,005 miles
  • 2014 – 54,249 miles
  • 2013 – 49,354 miles
  • 2012 – 45,298 miles
  • 2011 – 40,195 miles
  • 2010 – 34,165 miles
  • 2009 – 28,610 miles
  • 2008 – 20,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,884 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/side rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/side front tyre outer side wall scuffed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake pipes corroded adjacent brake hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,884 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,884 miles
    Test number
    626600758086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    215686786531
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/side rear tyre outer side wall scuffed
    • AdvisoryO/side front tyre outer side wall scuffed
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded adjacent brake hoses

  3. Fail92,677 miles (+3,997)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    773337488839
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall multi-- splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/side rear tyre outer side wall scuffed
    • AdvisoryO/side front tyre outer side wall scuffed
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded adjacent brake hoses

  4. Pass88,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    835179071388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,680 miles (+6,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    765870349678
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass82,353 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    760423002246
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    873426332129
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail76,134 miles (+5,253)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    152808769781
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass70,881 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,881 miles
    Test number
    583648591360
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass69,417 miles (+3,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    197432339391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass66,113 miles (+3,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,113 miles
    Test number
    484922534423
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass62,148 miles (+4,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    493892037922
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass58,005 miles (+3,756)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    786528565077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass54,249 miles (+4,895)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,249 miles
    Test number
    238616064075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass49,354 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    187689273085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,298 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,298 miles
    Test number
    967224392057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,108 miles (+4,913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    828783482013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,195 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    789476061022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,165 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,165 miles
    Test number
    772691670089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,123 miles (+5,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    291230470059
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  21. Pass28,610 miles (+8,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    744728979085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    793984478065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MHJ

Does LR05 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MHJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MHJ?
The MOT on LR05 MHJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MHJ done?
LR05 MHJ was recorded at 100,884 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has LR05 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MHJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 MHJ 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 MHJ find?
LR05 MHJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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