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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LS05 DHOMOT history

LS05 DHO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 195,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

LS05 DHO 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 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
195,681 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DHO was last recorded at 195,681 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,679 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,681 miles
  • 2023 – 194,500 miles
  • 2022 – 191,229 miles
  • 2019 – 186,402 miles
  • 2018 – 169,888 miles
  • 2017 – 151,642 miles
  • 2015 – 111,005 miles
  • 2014 – 88,237 miles
  • 2013 – 67,750 miles
  • 2011 – 40,173 miles
  • 2010 – 31,927 miles
  • 2009 – 22,006 miles
  • 2008 – 15,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,681 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,681 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    195,681 miles
    Test number
    797172577628
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  2. Fail195,679 miles (+1,179)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,679 miles
    Test number
    993888640889
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Pass194,500 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    194,500 miles
    Test number
    553536519075
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail194,500 miles (+3,271)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,500 miles
    Test number
    624419466558
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass191,229 miles (+4,827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,229 miles
    Test number
    636767393695
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass186,402 miles (+16,514)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,402 miles
    Test number
    366898457097
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass169,888 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,888 miles
    Test number
    409540988511
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail169,886 miles (+18,244)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,886 miles
    Test number
    750056718012
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass151,642 miles (+19,559)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,642 miles
    Test number
    600482024408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,083 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,083 miles
    Test number
    124689711588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail132,075 miles (+21,070)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,075 miles
    Test number
    499684142151
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass111,005 miles (+22,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    562405809214
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass88,237 miles (+20,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    746049844314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,750 miles (+24,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    795397653352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass42,958 miles (+2,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    568584213004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,173 miles (+8,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,173 miles
    Test number
    879606841139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,927 miles
    Test number
    430106170189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail31,923 miles (+9,917)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    224146170492
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass22,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,006 miles
    Test number
    293458879108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,006 miles (+6,347)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,006 miles
    Test number
    211577079441
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass15,659 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,659 miles
    Test number
    761716678175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS05 DHO

Does LS05 DHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DHO expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DHO?
The MOT on LS05 DHO expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DHO done?
LS05 DHO was recorded at 195,681 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 11,251 miles a year.
Has LS05 DHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DHO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 DHO 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 DHO find?
LS05 DHO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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