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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS05 DFJMOT history

LS05 DFJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LS05 DFJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,313 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DFJ was last recorded at 189,313 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
187,009 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,304 miles
Average per year
8,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,313 miles
  • 2024 – 187,009 miles
  • 2023 – 182,784 miles
  • 2022 – 176,646 miles
  • 2021 – 172,079 miles
  • 2020 – 164,617 miles
  • 2019 – 153,874 miles
  • 2018 – 138,883 miles
  • 2017 – 130,577 miles
  • 2016 – 122,701 miles
  • 2015 – 115,042 miles
  • 2014 – 110,360 miles
  • 2013 – 102,307 miles
  • 2012 – 93,989 miles
  • 2011 – 80,375 miles
  • 2010 – 65,897 miles
  • 2009 – 48,704 miles
  • 2008 – 33,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit !!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit !!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,313 miles (+2,304)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,313 miles
    Test number
    893034063402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit !!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit !!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  2. Pass187,009 miles (+4,225)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,009 miles
    Test number
    821147591491
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On limit!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On limit!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion.

  3. Pass182,784 miles (+6,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    182,784 miles
    Test number
    660931618851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit !!! (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,646 miles (+4,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,646 miles
    Test number
    625087621764
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,079 miles (+7,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,079 miles
    Test number
    322557612942
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,617 miles (+10,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,617 miles
    Test number
    479186194913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,874 miles (+14,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,874 miles
    Test number
    334396469764
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low

  8. Pass138,883 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,883 miles
    Test number
    653302653036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,577 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,577 miles
    Test number
    606248238780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,701 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,701 miles
    Test number
    819785838016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,042 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    136506455124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,360 miles (+8,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,360 miles
    Test number
    806616554120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass102,307 miles (+8,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,307 miles
    Test number
    839871543183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass93,989 miles (+13,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    295924022146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass80,375 miles (+14,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,375 miles
    Test number
    198833821139
    • 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)

  16. Pass65,897 miles (+17,193)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    870048840160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,704 miles (+15,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    881200319163
    • 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)

  18. Pass33,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,691 miles
    Test number
    501422928164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DFJ

Does LS05 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DFJ is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DFJ?
The MOT on LS05 DFJ is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DFJ done?
LS05 DFJ was recorded at 189,313 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 8,828 miles a year.
Has LS05 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
No. LS05 DFJ has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LS05 DFJ 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 DFJ find?
LS05 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit !!!; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit !!!, and 4 more.

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