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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 NTKMOT history

LR05 NTK is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LR05 NTK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
214,561 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NTK
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
11 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NTK was last recorded at 214,561 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 5,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,215 miles · 12 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5,346 miles
Average per year
9,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,561 miles
  • 2023 – 209,215 miles
  • 2022 – 204,270 miles
  • 2020 – 199,343 miles
  • 2019 – 195,594 miles
  • 2018 – 191,764 miles
  • 2017 – 183,163 miles
  • 2016 – 176,460 miles
  • 2015 – 168,473 miles
  • 2014 – 160,442 miles
  • 2013 – 143,013 miles
  • 2012 – 125,662 miles
  • 2011 – 108,373 miles
  • 2010 – 90,462 miles
  • 2009 – 73,771 miles
  • 2008 – 55,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,561 miles (+5,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    214,561 miles
    Test number
    522271695913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass209,215 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    209,215 miles
    Test number
    193593584957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    204,270 miles
    Test number
    693362741892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    744289630395
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass199,343 miles (+3,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    199,343 miles
    Test number
    298709279393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass195,594 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,594 miles
    Test number
    683790206478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail195,592 miles (+3,828)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,592 miles
    Test number
    810607490434
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass191,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    191,764 miles
    Test number
    387325022417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail191,764 miles (+8,601)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,764 miles
    Test number
    392568705779
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION FLEXIBLE JOINT BROKEN OPEN, SYSTEM RESTING ON UNDERFRAME ETC. (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass183,163 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    183,163 miles
    Test number
    525570200615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    176,460 miles
    Test number
    476915700025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail176,460 miles (+7,987)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,460 miles
    Test number
    778218437302
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass168,473 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    168,473 miles
    Test number
    886517995080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail160,442 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,442 miles
    Test number
    746092694009
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHas an engine fault light on

  15. Pass160,442 miles (+17,429)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    160,442 miles
    Test number
    889902494045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHas an engine fault light on

  16. Fail143,013 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    866339093009
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass143,013 miles (+17,351)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    885769693087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,662 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,662 miles
    Test number
    248818702400
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass125,662 miles (+17,289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,662 miles
    Test number
    927648302111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,373 miles
    Test number
    659779001158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,373 miles (+17,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,373 miles
    Test number
    796809901166
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass90,462 miles (+16,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,462 miles
    Test number
    123618090446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass73,771 miles (+18,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,771 miles
    Test number
    782197809182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    100348498438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NTK

Does LR05 NTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 NTK expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NTK?
The MOT on LR05 NTK expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 NTK done?
LR05 NTK was recorded at 214,561 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 9,785 miles a year.
Has LR05 NTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NTK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 NTK 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 NTK find?
LR05 NTK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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