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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LS05 LWAMOT history

LS05 LWA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS05 LWA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,556 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LWA was last recorded at 113,556 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 7,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,641 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,915 miles
Average per year
4,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,556 miles
  • 2024 – 105,437 miles
  • 2023 – 103,815 miles
  • 2022 – 97,781 miles
  • 2021 – 89,706 miles
  • 2019 – 78,804 miles
  • 2018 – 72,668 miles
  • 2017 – 67,718 miles
  • 2016 – 67,611 miles
  • 2015 – 65,769 miles
  • 2014 – 61,794 miles
  • 2013 – 58,082 miles
  • 2012 – 52,504 miles
  • 2011 – 48,006 miles
  • 2010 – 45,013 miles
  • 2008 – 32,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,556 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,556 miles (+7,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    460648074049
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,641 miles (+204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,641 miles
    Test number
    427207196116
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,437 miles (+1,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    955574218743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,815 miles (+6,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    114627319297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass97,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    476440215360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,780 miles (+8,074)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    494655723689
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,706 miles (+10,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    398076451962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass78,804 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    171435542208
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,803 miles (+6,135)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    529121552217
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,668 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    902851739529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,667 miles (+4,949)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    715442853816
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass67,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    167028724261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,718 miles (+107)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    291607293766
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass67,611 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    200911619371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail67,604 miles (+1,835)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    287336041600
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass65,769 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    796604345093
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail65,769 miles (+3,975)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    486013245018
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,794 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    536624214045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s park brake reading lower than n/s, adjustment or repair required
    • NoteOil level on minimum

  19. Fail61,794 miles (+3,712)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    568754614011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s park brake reading lower than n/s, adjustment or repair required
    • NoteOil level on minimum

  20. Pass58,082 miles (+5,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    806797413070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,504 miles (+4,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,504 miles
    Test number
    257889212075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,006 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    158957621499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,013 miles (+12,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    471587420000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,611 miles
    Test number
    614957538035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LWA

Does LS05 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LWA is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LWA?
The MOT on LS05 LWA is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LWA done?
LS05 LWA was recorded at 113,556 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
Has LS05 LWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LWA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 LWA 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 LWA find?
LS05 LWA passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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