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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 LNFMOT history

LS05 LNF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

LS05 LNF 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 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
192,833 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 LNF was last recorded at 192,833 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 11,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,407 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
11,426 miles
Average per year
11,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 192,833 miles
  • 2020 – 181,231 miles
  • 2019 – 177,957 miles
  • 2018 – 175,615 miles
  • 2017 – 168,267 miles
  • 2016 – 155,429 miles
  • 2015 – 143,049 miles
  • 2014 – 122,374 miles
  • 2013 – 96,065 miles
  • 2012 – 74,583 miles
  • 2011 – 74,320 miles
  • 2010 – 61,172 miles
  • 2009 – 46,729 miles
  • 2008 – 32,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail192,833 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle All passenger doors (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail192,833 miles (+11,426)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,833 miles
    Test number
    109717627460
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle All passenger doors (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass181,407 miles (+176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,407 miles
    Test number
    841700265957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs surface corrosion

  3. Pass181,231 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    181,231 miles
    Test number
    533074535872
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail181,231 miles (+3,274)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,231 miles
    Test number
    718249271526
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass177,957 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    164982568168
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,615 miles
    Test number
    882527438216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,610 miles (+7,343)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,610 miles
    Test number
    721673667100
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass168,267 miles (+12,838)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    168,267 miles
    Test number
    944455440344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    267470885667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,429 miles (+12,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    696680788585
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass143,049 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,049 miles
    Test number
    196765525121
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail143,047 miles (+20,673)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,047 miles
    Test number
    169520925106
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass122,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    496358204090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail122,374 miles (+26,309)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    488597104026
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,065 miles (+21,482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,065 miles
    Test number
    877327103011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,583 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    127119702042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,320 miles (+13,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,320 miles
    Test number
    827500721314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,172 miles (+14,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    364918880269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,729 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    841804419355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,796 miles (+11,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    393844039140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    231440278405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LNF

Does LS05 LNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LNF expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LNF?
The MOT on LS05 LNF expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LNF done?
LS05 LNF was recorded at 192,833 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 11,360 miles a year.
Has LS05 LNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LNF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 LNF 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 LNF find?
LS05 LNF failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 9 major defects: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle all passenger doors, and 7 more.

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