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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS05 KYVMOT history

LS05 KYV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LS05 KYV grey 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 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,750 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KYV was last recorded at 142,750 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 4,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,729 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,021 miles
Average per year
6,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,750 miles
  • 2025 – 138,729 miles
  • 2024 – 138,462 miles
  • 2023 – 135,736 miles
  • 2022 – 131,962 miles
  • 2019 – 130,159 miles
  • 2018 – 128,509 miles
  • 2017 – 124,322 miles
  • 2016 – 114,755 miles
  • 2015 – 102,949 miles
  • 2014 – 89,369 miles
  • 2013 – 73,215 miles
  • 2012 – 53,573 miles
  • 2011 – 43,488 miles
  • 2009 – 36,096 miles
  • 2008 – 19,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,750 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,750 miles (+4,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    998611327947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,729 miles (+267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,729 miles
    Test number
    334035327161
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,462 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    606338448600
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail138,460 miles (+2,724)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,460 miles
    Test number
    672299017151
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass135,736 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,736 miles
    Test number
    274938875759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,734 miles (+3,772)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,734 miles
    Test number
    363635666765
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    604520201734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,962 miles (+1,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    366302916499
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass130,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,159 miles
    Test number
    951504085771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,159 miles (+1,650)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,159 miles
    Test number
    804792336192
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,509 miles
    Test number
    870773787101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail128,509 miles (+4,187)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,509 miles
    Test number
    668982976331
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass124,322 miles (+9,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,322 miles
    Test number
    288368543573
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  14. Pass114,755 miles (+11,806)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    644951221769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,949 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    736372165082
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre 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)

  16. Pass102,949 miles (+13,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    826412765087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre 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)

  17. Pass89,369 miles (+16,154)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    667676864046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    195219673409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail73,215 miles (+19,642)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    946829973041
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass53,573 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    355248252019
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUneven wear front tyres

  21. Fail53,573 miles (+10,085)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    298258652089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUneven wear front tyres

  22. Pass43,488 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    658061481094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,096 miles (+16,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,096 miles
    Test number
    153429939384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass19,558 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,558 miles
    Test number
    490570058392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,458 miles
    Test number
    611399198102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KYV

Does LS05 KYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 KYV is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KYV?
The MOT on LS05 KYV is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 KYV done?
LS05 KYV was recorded at 142,750 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 6,961 miles a year.
Has LS05 KYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KYV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 KYV 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 KYV find?
LS05 KYV passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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