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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS05 LLMMOT history

LS05 LLM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LS05 LLM blue 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,673 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LLM was last recorded at 126,673 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,609 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
4,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,673 miles
  • 2025 – 126,609 miles
  • 2024 – 126,525 miles
  • 2023 – 123,053 miles
  • 2021 – 117,656 miles
  • 2020 – 113,608 miles
  • 2019 – 106,737 miles
  • 2018 – 99,818 miles
  • 2017 – 94,289 miles
  • 2016 – 87,720 miles
  • 2015 – 85,706 miles
  • 2014 – 83,425 miles
  • 2013 – 81,409 miles
  • 2012 – 64,411 miles
  • 2011 – 54,633 miles
  • 2009 – 46,443 miles
  • 2008 – 39,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,673 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear coil springs slight cororded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Bonnet secondary safety lock arm seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap sealing devise perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,673 miles (+64)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,673 miles
    Test number
    484281956207
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear coil springs slight cororded

  2. Pass126,609 miles (+84)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,609 miles
    Test number
    629188743952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass126,525 miles (+3,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,525 miles
    Test number
    820044074586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,053 miles (+43)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,053 miles
    Test number
    667374948013
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary safety lock arm seized
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing devise perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,010 miles (+5,354)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,010 miles
    Test number
    242478781016
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Switch arm on suspension broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary safety lock arm seized
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing devise perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,656 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,656 miles
    Test number
    965497468585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops separated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  7. Fail117,656 miles (+4,048)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,656 miles
    Test number
    804230279991
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops separated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  8. Pass113,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    803349444009
    • AdvisoryBoth front b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked in places

  9. Fail113,608 miles (+6,871)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    964867042525
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked in places

  10. Pass106,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    451022381374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,737 miles (+6,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    758230483677
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass99,818 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    617498806438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,289 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    919191918008
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail94,272 miles (+6,552)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    161587309475
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass87,720 miles (+2,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    702986773881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  16. Pass85,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    158062895477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,706 miles (+2,281)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    519262895096
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass83,425 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    956890084047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,409 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,409 miles
    Test number
    718477773025
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has chucks out of side wall
    • NoteO/s/r shock cover loose

  20. Fail81,409 miles (+16,998)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,409 miles
    Test number
    747970273013
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has chucks out of side wall
    • NoteO/s/r shock cover loose

  21. Pass64,411 miles (+9,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    749379252044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass54,633 miles (+8,190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,633 miles
    Test number
    137389051003
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  23. Pass46,443 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,443 miles
    Test number
    923218229352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,801 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,801 miles
    Test number
    522231938395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,765 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    662010038167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about LS05 LLM

Does LS05 LLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LLM is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LLM?
The MOT on LS05 LLM is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LLM done?
LS05 LLM was recorded at 126,673 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
Has LS05 LLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LLM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 LLM 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 LLM find?
LS05 LLM passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; n/s and o/s rear coil springs slight cororded.

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