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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS05 LOJMOT history

LS05 LOJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LS05 LOJ black 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,603 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LOJ
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
1 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LOJ was last recorded at 110,603 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,008 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,595 miles
Average per year
4,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,603 miles
  • 2024 – 108,008 miles
  • 2023 – 105,130 miles
  • 2022 – 101,424 miles
  • 2021 – 97,232 miles
  • 2020 – 88,096 miles
  • 2019 – 79,346 miles
  • 2017 – 78,870 miles
  • 2016 – 77,384 miles
  • 2015 – 75,612 miles
  • 2014 – 74,371 miles
  • 2013 – 71,730 miles
  • 2012 – 63,580 miles
  • 2011 – 56,219 miles
  • 2010 – 46,912 miles
  • 2009 – 37,191 miles
  • 2008 – 28,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,603 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,603 miles (+2,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,603 miles
    Test number
    356339985612
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted

  2. Pass108,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,008 miles
    Test number
    235992944553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail108,008 miles (+2,878)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,008 miles
    Test number
    691026559186
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass105,130 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    433766408197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,424 miles (+4,192)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,424 miles
    Test number
    965578925260
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass97,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    501024007337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has slight crack

  7. Fail97,231 miles (+9,135)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    530581187556
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has slight crack

  8. Pass88,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    723293215105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,096 miles (+8,750)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    980626318104
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,346 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    456135052467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,870 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    126180209942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,384 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,384 miles
    Test number
    567704911282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,612 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    199955009740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,371 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,371 miles
    Test number
    699820344230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,730 miles (+8,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    148531543277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,580 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    735173532262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,219 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    299045631203
    • NoteSlight humming noise from o/s/f wheel

  18. Fail56,168 miles (+9,256)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    436331031237
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass46,912 miles (+9,721)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    772231030296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,191 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    362813619285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,623 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    874455108237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    883215108288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LOJ

Does LS05 LOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LOJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LOJ?
The MOT on LS05 LOJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LOJ done?
LS05 LOJ was recorded at 110,603 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
Has LS05 LOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LOJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 LOJ 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 LOJ find?
LS05 LOJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: under tray fitted.

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