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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR05 VKTMOT history

LR05 VKT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LR05 VKT grey 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,932 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VKT was last recorded at 185,932 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 13,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,529 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
13,403 miles
Average per year
8,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,932 miles
  • 2022 – 172,529 miles
  • 2020 – 160,120 miles
  • 2019 – 139,451 miles
  • 2018 – 128,869 miles
  • 2017 – 119,971 miles
  • 2016 – 107,908 miles
  • 2015 – 93,703 miles
  • 2014 – 80,927 miles
  • 2013 – 68,994 miles
  • 2012 – 61,196 miles
  • 2011 – 54,421 miles
  • 2010 – 44,767 miles
  • 2009 – 34,845 miles
  • 2008 – 23,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,932 miles (+13,403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,932 miles
    Test number
    536533630507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,529 miles (+12,409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,529 miles
    Test number
    380121295724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,120 miles (+20,669)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,120 miles
    Test number
    938898920130
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass139,451 miles (+10,582)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,451 miles
    Test number
    754322055386
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass128,869 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,869 miles
    Test number
    273616587481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,860 miles (+8,889)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    884694701535
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,971 miles
    Test number
    763401925586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just made minimum effort

  8. Fail119,971 miles (+12,063)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,971 miles
    Test number
    787391621882
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both show predominately blue light ,reflected or otherwise (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just made minimum effort

  9. Pass107,908 miles (+14,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,908 miles
    Test number
    750990803900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass93,703 miles (+12,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,703 miles
    Test number
    277681445486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass80,927 miles (+11,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,927 miles
    Test number
    985908344123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,994 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    288457823137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,196 miles (+6,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    799612852160
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,421 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,421 miles
    Test number
    438696441179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,767 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,767 miles
    Test number
    382293550179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,845 miles (+11,615)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,845 miles
    Test number
    504549349104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,230 miles
    Test number
    911571058159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VKT

Does LR05 VKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VKT is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VKT?
The MOT on LR05 VKT is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VKT done?
LR05 VKT was recorded at 185,932 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 8,977 miles a year.
Has LR05 VKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VKT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 VKT 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 VKT find?
LR05 VKT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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