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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 MHXMOT history

LR05 MHX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

LR05 MHX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
227,044 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MHX
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
13 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MHX was last recorded at 227,044 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 3,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2012: 135,812 miles, lower than 166,869 miles on 9 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
223,864 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,180 miles
Average per year
9,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 227,044 miles
  • 2022 – 223,864 miles
  • 2021 – 220,100 miles
  • 2020 – 216,490 miles
  • 2019 – 212,886 miles
  • 2018 – 205,575 miles
  • 2017 – 198,069 miles
  • 2016 – 186,743 miles
  • 2015 – 180,414 miles
  • 2014 – 175,373 miles
  • 2013 – 171,325 miles
  • 2012 – 135,812 miles
  • 2011 – 160,696 miles
  • 2010 – 142,507 miles
  • 2009 – 112,804 miles
  • 2008 – 81,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,044 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryHandbrake high

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass227,044 miles (+3,180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    227,044 miles
    Test number
    819852261118
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  2. Pass223,864 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    223,864 miles
    Test number
    928842858495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass220,100 miles (+3,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    220,100 miles
    Test number
    284801780307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass216,490 miles (+3,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    216,490 miles
    Test number
    902137354950
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass212,886 miles (+7,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,886 miles
    Test number
    249977816610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass205,575 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    205,575 miles
    Test number
    942368269012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail205,545 miles (+7,476)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,545 miles
    Test number
    961473766739
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass198,069 miles (+8,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    198,069 miles
    Test number
    942673181449
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail190,031 miles (+3,288)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,031 miles
    Test number
    747048949035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass186,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    186,743 miles
    Test number
    593044349117
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail186,743 miles (+6,329)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,743 miles
    Test number
    312831684190
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake binding slightly.

  12. Pass180,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    180,414 miles
    Test number
    315112885093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail180,414 miles (+5,041)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,414 miles
    Test number
    845312285044
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass175,373 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    175,373 miles
    Test number
    116222374075
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOff side front too rear at rear brake pipe coated with grease unable to assess

  15. Fail175,373 miles (+4,048)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,373 miles
    Test number
    145132174402
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteOff side front brake rubbing and appears to have been hot
    • NoteOff side front too rear at rear brake pipe coated with grease unable to assess

  16. Pass171,325 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    171,325 miles
    Test number
    398233863070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light is on.

  17. Fail171,325 miles (+35,513)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,325 miles
    Test number
    619133363047
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light is on.

  18. Pass135,812 miles (-31,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    135,812 miles
    Test number
    149813372415
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  19. Pass166,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    166,869 miles
    Test number
    698789762008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail166,869 miles (+6,173)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,869 miles
    Test number
    828267362026
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass160,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    160,696 miles
    Test number
    989949051064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail160,696 miles (+18,189)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,696 miles
    Test number
    278526251068
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass142,507 miles (+29,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    973572660063
    • 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)

  24. Pass112,804 miles (+31,770)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    474619369034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,034 miles
    Test number
    490559678034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LR05 MHX

Does LR05 MHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MHX expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MHX?
The MOT on LR05 MHX expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MHX done?
LR05 MHX was recorded at 227,044 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 9,358 miles a year.
Has LR05 MHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MHX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 MHX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 MHX find?
LR05 MHX passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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