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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LR05 NPUMOT history

LR05 NPU is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

LR05 NPU black 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 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
95,347 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NPU was last recorded at 95,347 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,346 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,347 miles
  • 2023 – 92,728 miles
  • 2022 – 91,090 miles
  • 2021 – 88,500 miles
  • 2016 – 88,032 miles
  • 2015 – 74,222 miles
  • 2014 – 70,362 miles
  • 2013 – 64,845 miles
  • 2012 – 58,156 miles
  • 2011 – 47,722 miles
  • 2010 – 29,709 miles
  • 2009 – 27,547 miles
  • 2008 – 18,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,347 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources slightly dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Trims fitted to outersills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Unable to fully view rear coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,347 miles (+1)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,347 miles
    Test number
    748628320789
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources slightly dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,346 miles (+2,618)1 dangerous1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    248223148587
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt sheared off (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources slightly dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    898984820121
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail92,728 miles (+1,638)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    302822267738
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,090 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,090 miles
    Test number
    902005491686
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lowest performance/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail91,090 miles (+2,590)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,090 miles
    Test number
    258398157789
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lowest performance/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass88,500 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    352229371729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,032 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,032 miles
    Test number
    733572356144
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully view rear coil springs

  9. Fail87,874 miles (+13,652)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    227659599710
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully view rear coil springs

  10. Fail74,222 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    718417695060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass74,222 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    857417695039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,362 miles (+217)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    299496454406
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail70,145 miles (+5,300)2 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    488469034163
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass64,845 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,845 miles
    Test number
    146675393017
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail64,840 miles (+6,684)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,840 miles
    Test number
    359525693090
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass58,156 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    389802042190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,722 miles (+18,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,722 miles
    Test number
    455066291075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,709 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,709 miles
    Test number
    383149830027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,547 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    424312729147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail27,372 miles (+8,573)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,372 miles
    Test number
    224284219400
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass18,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,799 miles
    Test number
    520801698021
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LR05 NPU

Does LR05 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 NPU expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NPU?
The MOT on LR05 NPU expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 NPU done?
LR05 NPU was recorded at 95,347 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 4,636 miles a year.
Has LR05 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NPU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 NPU 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 NPU find?
LR05 NPU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources slightly dim; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 10 more.

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