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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 NREMOT history

LR05 NRE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LR05 NRE silver 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,541 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NRE was last recorded at 164,541 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,493 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
6,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,541 miles
  • 2025 – 164,493 miles
  • 2024 – 160,594 miles
  • 2022 – 158,235 miles
  • 2021 – 157,044 miles
  • 2020 – 155,708 miles
  • 2019 – 152,743 miles
  • 2018 – 150,067 miles
  • 2017 – 147,633 miles
  • 2016 – 143,090 miles
  • 2015 – 130,443 miles
  • 2014 – 115,600 miles
  • 2013 – 103,378 miles
  • 2012 – 92,120 miles
  • 2011 – 81,857 miles
  • 2010 – 70,582 miles
  • 2009 – 58,253 miles
  • 2008 – 50,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,541 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR / OSR (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Traction control light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,541 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,541 miles
    Test number
    262210371189
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR / OSR (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail164,493 miles (+3,899)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,493 miles
    Test number
    656197808918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch holed, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch damaged and fowling wheel when turning (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy and smokey on start up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat Back rest slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Floor corroded around drain hole
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,594 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,594 miles
    Test number
    187046548445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,235 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,235 miles
    Test number
    468559288964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,044 miles
    Test number
    280202988155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,044 miles (+1,336)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,044 miles
    Test number
    737578713163
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,708 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,708 miles
    Test number
    889173033938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,743 miles
    Test number
    405990832826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,743 miles (+2,676)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,743 miles
    Test number
    474849318792
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass150,067 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    150,067 miles
    Test number
    938751552496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,633 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    571323153909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass143,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,090 miles
    Test number
    951144416841
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  13. Fail143,090 miles (+12,647)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,090 miles
    Test number
    762907236646
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  14. Pass130,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,443 miles
    Test number
    897135635162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,443 miles (+14,843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,443 miles
    Test number
    785415035134
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass115,600 miles (+12,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,600 miles
    Test number
    317789424182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail103,378 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    149840533168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass103,378 miles (+11,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    749760933109
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass92,120 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    646385322180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,857 miles (+11,275)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,857 miles
    Test number
    897271731199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,582 miles (+12,329)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    442102930168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,253 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    631413939159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    480025618190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NRE

Does LR05 NRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 NRE is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NRE?
The MOT on LR05 NRE is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 NRE done?
LR05 NRE was recorded at 164,541 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,390 miles a year.
Has LR05 NRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NRE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 NRE 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 NRE find?
LR05 NRE passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: general underside corrosion; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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