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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR05 SVEMOT history

LR05 SVE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

LR05 SVE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,603 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SVE was last recorded at 107,603 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 7,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,838 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,765 miles
Average per year
6,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,603 miles
  • 2024 – 99,838 miles
  • 2023 – 91,785 miles
  • 2022 – 80,925 miles
  • 2021 – 77,331 miles
  • 2020 – 76,795 miles
  • 2019 – 71,260 miles
  • 2018 – 64,682 miles
  • 2017 – 58,049 miles
  • 2016 – 50,319 miles
  • 2015 – 41,044 miles
  • 2014 – 34,177 miles
  • 2013 – 29,028 miles
  • 2012 – 23,760 miles
  • 2011 – 18,711 miles
  • 2010 – 14,810 miles
  • 2009 – 10,437 miles
  • 2008 – 4,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,603 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,603 miles (+7,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,603 miles
    Test number
    717242119835
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,838 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,838 miles
    Test number
    899832579493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,785 miles (+10,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    983021321698
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  4. Pass80,925 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    997539069250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,331 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,331 miles
    Test number
    226089850020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    890185966440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,795 miles (+5,535)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    230275475988
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass71,260 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    998860507914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,682 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    665417675759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,049 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    446354903420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,765 miles (+7,446)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    125036264993
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass50,319 miles (+9,275)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    386339758323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    970758505356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,044 miles (+6,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    868748383498
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
  15. Pass34,177 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    248533574263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers have slight judder
  16. Fail34,167 miles (+5,139)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,167 miles
    Test number
    659802774202
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front lower arch wheel plactic covers broken
  17. Pass29,028 miles (+5,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    865770163272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass23,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,760 miles
    Test number
    138275332284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,760 miles (+5,049)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,760 miles
    Test number
    208275732280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass18,711 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    176226941284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,682 miles (+3,872)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,682 miles
    Test number
    588463741202
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass14,810 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,810 miles
    Test number
    124964850278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,437 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,437 miles
    Test number
    634492969219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    4,092 miles
    Test number
    270550968253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SVE

Does LR05 SVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SVE expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SVE?
The MOT on LR05 SVE expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SVE done?
LR05 SVE was recorded at 107,603 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 6,069 miles a year.
Has LR05 SVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SVE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 SVE 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 SVE find?
LR05 SVE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front upper oil leak, but not excessive.

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