BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
LR05 VPAMOT history
LR05 VPA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 84,741 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VPA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VPA was last recorded at 84,741 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Mar 2012: 22,773 miles, lower than 51,824 miles on 26 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,830 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,911 miles
- Average per year
- 3,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,741 miles
- 2025 – 78,830 miles
- 2024 – 74,872 miles
- 2023 – 71,602 miles
- 2022 – 66,936 miles
- 2021 – 59,040 miles
- 2020 – 52,526 miles
- 2019 – 43,051 miles
- 2018 – 39,192 miles
- 2017 – 38,292 miles
- 2016 – 37,793 miles
- 2015 – 37,181 miles
- 2014 – 36,493 miles
- 2013 – 35,257 miles
- 2012 – 22,773 miles
- 2011 – 51,824 miles
- 2010 – 31,201 miles
- 2009 – 25,716 miles
- 2008 – 20,782 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,741 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,741 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 84,741 miles
- Test number
- 460789363910
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,741 miles (+5,911)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,741 miles
- Test number
- 730830925328
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,830 miles (+3,958)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 78,830 miles
- Test number
- 595265163608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass74,872 miles (+3,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 74,872 miles
- Test number
- 646770003256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,602 miles (+4,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 71,602 miles
- Test number
- 676944385976
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,936 miles (+7,896)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 66,936 miles
- Test number
- 600534951663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,040 miles (+6,514)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 59,040 miles
- Test number
- 389749807250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,526 miles (+9,475)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 52,526 miles
- Test number
- 246094273979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,051 miles (+3,859)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 43,051 miles
- Test number
- 308191024066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,192 miles (+900)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,192 miles
- Test number
- 726576536793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,292 miles (+499)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,292 miles
- Test number
- 691442137355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass37,793 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,793 miles
- Test number
- 210605454830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,181 miles (+688)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,181 miles
- Test number
- 827970975002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,493 miles (+1,236)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,493 miles
- Test number
- 109181274036
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteLight scratches in zone A
Pass35,257 miles (+12,484)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,257 miles
- Test number
- 128408673058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,773 miles (-29,051)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,773 miles
- Test number
- 429272272094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,824 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,824 miles
- Test number
- 305385381044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,823 miles (+20,622)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,823 miles
- Test number
- 107024981439
- FailureOffside An item not tested (Manual)
Pass31,201 miles (+5,485)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 31,201 miles
- Test number
- 910942980068
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres beginning to wear low across tread
- NoteBoth front tyres beginning to wear low across tread
Pass25,716 miles (+4,934)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 25,716 miles
- Test number
- 542815479056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,782 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,782 miles
- Test number
- 554376208185
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass20,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 20,782 miles
- Test number
- 890236908139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VPA
- Does LR05 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VPA is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VPA?
- The MOT on LR05 VPA is valid until 19 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 VPA done?
- LR05 VPA was recorded at 84,741 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,510 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VPA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VPA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 VPA find?
- LR05 VPA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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