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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 YJAMOT history

LR05 YJA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

LR05 YJA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2022
Mileage
114,286 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 YJA was last recorded at 114,286 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 7,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2013: 52,751 miles, lower than 56,596 miles on 11 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,667 miles · 21 May 2021
Between the last two tests
7,619 miles
Average per year
6,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,286 miles
  • 2021 – 106,667 miles
  • 2020 – 104,010 miles
  • 2019 – 99,093 miles
  • 2018 – 88,677 miles
  • 2017 – 86,598 miles
  • 2016 – 82,887 miles
  • 2015 – 78,459 miles
  • 2014 – 68,047 miles
  • 2013 – 64,524 miles
  • 2012 – 56,596 miles
  • 2011 – 49,066 miles
  • 2010 – 39,753 miles
  • 2009 – 30,514 miles
  • 2008 – 24,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,286 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEmissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perrished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,286 miles (+7,619)2 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,286 miles
    Test number
    685991025117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perrished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,667 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,667 miles
    Test number
    332940392056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,665 miles (+2,655)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,665 miles
    Test number
    266154641032
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass104,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    891551270648
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail104,010 miles (+4,917)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    132691047713
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass99,093 miles (+10,416)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    472979955441
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,677 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    734343741059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,650 miles
    Test number
    537100347992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,650 miles (+2,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,650 miles
    Test number
    586774909050
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass86,598 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,598 miles
    Test number
    928882943522
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  11. Pass82,887 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    345433575333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,459 miles (+56)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    606593665192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteExhaust corroded in general

  13. Fail78,403 miles (+10,356)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    869130665185
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteExhaust corroded in general

  14. Pass68,047 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,047 miles
    Test number
    458843504085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,524 miles (+11,773)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,524 miles
    Test number
    706701643109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExcessive oil leak from engine

  16. Fail52,751 miles (-3,845)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,751 miles
    Test number
    577347733169
    • FailureFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExcessive oil leak from engine

  17. Pass56,596 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    995812932152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,066 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,066 miles
    Test number
    799437441149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,753 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,753 miles
    Test number
    253340760468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

  20. Pass39,753 miles (+9,239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,753 miles
    Test number
    402280760128
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

  21. Pass30,514 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,514 miles
    Test number
    294804239418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    262452148103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YJA

Does LR05 YJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YJA expired on 20 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YJA?
The MOT on LR05 YJA expired on 20 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YJA done?
LR05 YJA was recorded at 114,286 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 6,329 miles a year.
Has LR05 YJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YJA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 YJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 YJA find?
LR05 YJA failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail detached; rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both; emissions not tested smoking, and 8 more.

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