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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LR05 YMXMOT history

LR05 YMX is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LR05 YMX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,730 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YMX was last recorded at 158,730 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,662 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
7,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,730 miles
  • 2025 – 157,283 miles
  • 2024 – 155,961 miles
  • 2023 – 154,046 miles
  • 2022 – 151,446 miles
  • 2021 – 148,569 miles
  • 2020 – 143,657 miles
  • 2019 – 138,385 miles
  • 2018 – 131,306 miles
  • 2017 – 123,672 miles
  • 2016 – 116,048 miles
  • 2015 – 105,644 miles
  • 2014 – 95,989 miles
  • 2013 – 82,994 miles
  • 2012 – 72,078 miles
  • 2011 – 58,070 miles
  • 2010 – 37,942 miles
  • 2009 – 30,333 miles
  • 2008 – 20,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,730 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear jacking points rusty

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust box clamp rusting away, will blow soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,730 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,730 miles
    Test number
    406023315695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points rusty

  2. Fail158,662 miles (+1,379)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,662 miles
    Test number
    180327593664
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches rusty/ rear jacking points rusty

  3. Pass157,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,283 miles
    Test number
    111133576187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 96y michelin pilot sport (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oily

  4. Fail157,277 miles (+1,316)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,277 miles
    Test number
    793525292303
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 96y michelin pilot sport (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oily

  5. Pass155,961 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,961 miles
    Test number
    921965840451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,921 miles (+1,875)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,921 miles
    Test number
    850617438934
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 93y xl michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass154,046 miles (+2,600)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    192151778386
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perished/cracking

  8. Pass151,446 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,446 miles
    Test number
    130322083080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap sealing device perished/cracked

  9. Pass148,569 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,569 miles
    Test number
    296019361841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,657 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,657 miles
    Test number
    298883228347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,385 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    795913523765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box clamp rusting away, will blow soon

  12. Fail138,329 miles (+7,023)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    273510990398
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box clamp rusting away, will blow soon

  13. Pass131,306 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,306 miles
    Test number
    515511214405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,672 miles (+7,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    493334146357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,048 miles (+10,404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    314669218611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,644 miles (+9,655)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    997694344001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,989 miles (+12,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    416295134207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,994 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,994 miles
    Test number
    938456033218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,078 miles (+14,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    689424242218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,070 miles (+20,128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,070 miles
    Test number
    325524031269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,942 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    893456330296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,333 miles
    Test number
    380545899151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,333 miles (+9,937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,333 miles
    Test number
    441562299132
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass20,396 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,396 miles
    Test number
    790104398100
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge tyre wall damaged
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  25. Fail20,396 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,396 miles
    Test number
    872793898164
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge tyre wall damaged
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about LR05 YMX

Does LR05 YMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YMX is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YMX?
The MOT on LR05 YMX is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 YMX done?
LR05 YMX was recorded at 158,730 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,584 miles a year.
Has LR05 YMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YMX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 YMX 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 YMX find?
LR05 YMX passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, and 1 more.

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