
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR05 XTYMOT history
LR05 XTY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,615 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 157,615 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 XTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 XTY was last recorded at 157,615 miles on 20 Dec 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Aug 2013: 13,647 miles, lower than 136,446 miles on 22 Jul 2013.
- 20 Dec 2022: 157,615 miles, lower than 178,157 miles on 23 Dec 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 178,157 miles · 23 Dec 2021
- Average per year
- 7,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 157,615 miles
- 2021 – 178,157 miles
- 2020 – 172,928 miles
- 2019 – 168,390 miles
- 2018 – 165,088 miles
- 2017 – 161,382 miles
- 2016 – 157,084 miles
- 2015 – 149,824 miles
- 2014 – 145,557 miles
- 2013 – 13,647 miles
- 2012 – 121,187 miles
- 2011 – 100,620 miles
- 2010 – 79,255 miles
- 2009 – 64,097 miles
- 2008 – 46,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,615 miles (-20,542)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 157,615 miles
- Test number
- 208559503375
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass178,157 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 178,157 miles
- Test number
- 894450251936
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,150 miles (+5,222)1 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,150 miles
- Test number
- 504408453131
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass172,928 miles1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 172,928 miles
- Test number
- 462224300829
- DangerousOffside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edges/sidewall
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail172,928 miles (+4,538)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,928 miles
- Test number
- 325883679933
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edges/sidewall
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,390 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 168,390 miles
- Test number
- 395266839203
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail168,390 miles (+3,302)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,390 miles
- Test number
- 829708179151
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass165,088 miles (+3,706)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 165,088 miles
- Test number
- 951522181192
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 50% of tail light not working
- AdvisoryCover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view
Pass161,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 161,382 miles
- Test number
- 416277687653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,382 miles (+4,298)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,382 miles
- Test number
- 446209398708
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass157,084 miles (+7,260)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 157,084 miles
- Test number
- 704175693963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 149,824 miles
- Test number
- 726956525205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,824 miles (+4,267)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,824 miles
- Test number
- 969506425246
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass145,557 miles (+131,910)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 145,557 miles
- Test number
- 635465104228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,647 miles (-122,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 13,647 miles
- Test number
- 226394433273
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail136,446 miles (+15,259)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,446 miles
- Test number
- 356703303260
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass121,187 miles (+20,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 121,187 miles
- Test number
- 339211492130
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,620 miles (+21,365)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 100,620 miles
- Test number
- 959429351175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,255 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,255 miles
- Test number
- 674598310140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to go bald on outter edges
Fail79,255 miles (+15,158)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,255 miles
- Test number
- 683144110138
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to go bald on outter edges
Pass64,097 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,097 miles
- Test number
- 271309519456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,954 miles (+16,981)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,954 miles
- Test number
- 474324019161
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass46,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 46,973 miles
- Test number
- 102195318123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 XTY
- Does LR05 XTY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 XTY expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 XTY?
- The MOT on LR05 XTY expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 XTY done?
- LR05 XTY was recorded at 157,615 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 7,549 miles a year.
- Has LR05 XTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 XTY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR05 XTY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 XTY find?
- LR05 XTY passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.
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