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BMW 730

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS05 LCWMOT history

LS05 LCW is a grey diesel BMW 730 first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
119,092 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LCW was last recorded at 119,092 miles on 9 Mar 2024, 2,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2009: 76,144 miles, lower than 86,650 miles on 12 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,843 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,249 miles
Average per year
2,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,092 miles
  • 2023 – 116,843 miles
  • 2021 – 114,461 miles
  • 2020 – 112,040 miles
  • 2019 – 108,081 miles
  • 2018 – 105,072 miles
  • 2017 – 102,571 miles
  • 2016 – 100,423 miles
  • 2015 – 97,769 miles
  • 2014 – 95,230 miles
  • 2013 – 92,912 miles
  • 2012 – 90,267 miles
  • 2011 – 86,967 miles
  • 2010 – 82,778 miles
  • 2009 – 76,144 miles
  • 2008 – 86,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,092 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • N/s/f and n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,092 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,092 miles
    Test number
    994291197069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,843 miles (+2,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,843 miles
    Test number
    220702071188
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres heavily perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  3. Pass114,461 miles (+2,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,461 miles
    Test number
    151430862369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  4. Pass112,040 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    354565464293
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Fail112,037 miles (+3,956)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    745086885869
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass108,081 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    681235441149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,074 miles (+3,002)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,074 miles
    Test number
    938044274779
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component fouling tie rod has ex play (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,072 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    482395556405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,571 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    665856565570
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edge

  10. Fail102,570 miles (+2,147)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,570 miles
    Test number
    680333305737
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass100,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,423 miles
    Test number
    492328436449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail100,423 miles (+2,654)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,423 miles
    Test number
    404463037331
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass97,769 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,769 miles
    Test number
    678085225173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack has slight play

  14. Fail97,769 miles (+2,539)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,769 miles
    Test number
    167255325134
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack has slight play

  15. Pass95,230 miles (+2,318)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,230 miles
    Test number
    248026904171
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall damaged

  16. Pass92,912 miles (+2,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,912 miles
    Test number
    406389223140
    • NoteO/S knuckle joint slight play

  17. Pass90,267 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,267 miles
    Test number
    648238852103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,967 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,967 miles
    Test number
    248100441167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,778 miles (+6,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    253786040472
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass76,144 miles (-10,506)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,144 miles
    Test number
    443081669133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    642173438167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LCW

Does LS05 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LCW expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LCW?
The MOT on LS05 LCW expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LCW done?
LS05 LCW was recorded at 119,092 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2024, an average of 2,050 miles a year.
Has LS05 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LCW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS05 LCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 LCW find?
LS05 LCW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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