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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 DFGMOT history

LS05 DFG is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

LS05 DFG 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 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
165,103 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 DFG was last recorded at 165,103 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 4,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,868 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,235 miles
Average per year
5,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,103 miles
  • 2021 – 160,868 miles
  • 2020 – 156,991 miles
  • 2019 – 152,095 miles
  • 2018 – 144,257 miles
  • 2017 – 137,277 miles
  • 2016 – 129,236 miles
  • 2015 – 122,799 miles
  • 2014 – 118,734 miles
  • 2013 – 113,041 miles
  • 2012 – 106,514 miles
  • 2011 – 101,217 miles
  • 2010 – 94,493 miles
  • 2009 – 90,061 miles
  • 2008 – 85,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,103 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warring light on
  • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail165,103 miles (+4,235)5 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,103 miles
    Test number
    646359747764
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warring light on
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  2. Pass160,868 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,868 miles
    Test number
    955287962131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  3. Fail160,868 miles (+3,877)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,868 miles
    Test number
    323706982914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding stuck on (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  4. Pass156,991 miles (+4,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,991 miles
    Test number
    395151615372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  5. Pass152,095 miles (+34)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,095 miles
    Test number
    804728748718
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling vehicles body/suspension.
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring components.

  6. Fail152,061 miles (+7,804)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,061 miles
    Test number
    197920525165
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling vehicles body/suspension.
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring components.

  7. Pass144,257 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,257 miles
    Test number
    259269354647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,194 miles (+6,917)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,194 miles
    Test number
    887042487208
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass137,277 miles (+8,041)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,277 miles
    Test number
    678187354317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  10. Pass129,236 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,236 miles
    Test number
    515616356453
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail129,231 miles (+6,432)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,231 miles
    Test number
    937040892259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass122,799 miles (+4,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,799 miles
    Test number
    626214558667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass118,734 miles (+5,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    477672414488
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass113,041 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,041 miles
    Test number
    136702633311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,514 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,514 miles
    Test number
    935379312321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,513 miles (+5,296)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,513 miles
    Test number
    858608212338
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass101,217 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    155994201378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    270054390206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,492 miles (+4,431)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,492 miles
    Test number
    360944490236
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass90,061 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    913695919325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,060 miles (+4,688)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,060 miles
    Test number
    162674619396
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass85,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,372 miles
    Test number
    821794908347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 DFG

Does LS05 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DFG expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DFG?
The MOT on LS05 DFG expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DFG done?
LS05 DFG was recorded at 165,103 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 5,655 miles a year.
Has LS05 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DFG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 DFG 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 LS05 DFG find?
LS05 DFG failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 5 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability, and 13 more.

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