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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS05 LOFMOT history

LS05 LOF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

LS05 LOF black 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 30 May 2024
Mileage
116,074 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LOF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LOF was last recorded at 116,074 miles on 31 May 2023, 1,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,579 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,495 miles
Average per year
5,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,074 miles
  • 2022 – 114,579 miles
  • 2021 – 113,569 miles
  • 2020 – 111,027 miles
  • 2019 – 107,827 miles
  • 2017 – 106,631 miles
  • 2016 – 105,555 miles
  • 2015 – 98,544 miles
  • 2014 – 91,438 miles
  • 2013 – 82,941 miles
  • 2012 – 73,332 miles
  • 2011 – 65,614 miles
  • 2010 – 58,000 miles
  • 2009 – 47,912 miles
  • 2008 – 37,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,074 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust blow
  • AdvisoryFront discs inner face corroded
  • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes split
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake wear warning lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,074 miles (+1,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,074 miles
    Test number
    662586163355
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow
    • AdvisoryFront discs inner face corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes split
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass114,579 miles (+1,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    989976402288
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass113,569 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    134784894655
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  4. Fail113,546 miles (+2,519)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    362091599648
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  5. Pass111,027 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    575645370695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,827 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,827 miles
    Test number
    404109695640
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    684608623351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear brake's

  8. Fail106,631 miles (+1,076)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    128806050455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear brake's

  9. Pass105,555 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,555 miles
    Test number
    575905629576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail105,520 miles (+6,976)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,520 miles
    Test number
    502387958575
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass98,544 miles (+7,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    122710274204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel stiff to turn brake sticking slightly

  12. Pass91,438 miles (+8,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    917074534226
    • NoteRear tyres worn (3mm)

  13. Pass82,941 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    559260103292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,332 miles (+7,718)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    665626482184
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside park brake slight low effort

  15. Pass65,614 miles (+7,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    946863181136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass58,000 miles (+10,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    883543780116
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,912 miles (+10,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    671709349114
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,899 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    191280258149
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS05 LOF

Does LS05 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LOF expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LOF?
The MOT on LS05 LOF expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LOF done?
LS05 LOF was recorded at 116,074 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
Has LS05 LOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LOF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 LOF 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 LOF find?
LS05 LOF passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust blow; front discs inner face corroded; front wishbone rear bushes split, and 1 more.

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