BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LS05 LWTMOT history
LS05 LWT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,445 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 179,445 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 LWT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 LWT was last recorded at 179,445 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 20,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,441 miles · 13 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,004 miles
- Average per year
- 7,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,445 miles
- 2025 – 159,441 miles
- 2024 – 133,497 miles
- 2023 – 113,915 miles
- 2022 – 102,114 miles
- 2021 – 95,347 miles
- 2020 – 92,975 miles
- 2019 – 90,120 miles
- 2018 – 87,367 miles
- 2017 – 85,995 miles
- 2016 – 84,795 miles
- 2015 – 84,027 miles
- 2014 – 82,453 miles
- 2013 – 80,539 miles
- 2012 – 73,926 miles
- 2011 – 68,957 miles
- 2010 – 61,022 miles
- 2009 – 56,658 miles
- 2008 – 44,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Undertray likely to become detached
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,445 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 179,445 miles
- Test number
- 340758870462
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,445 miles (+20,004)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,445 miles
- Test number
- 348837071627
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,441 miles (+25,944)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 159,441 miles
- Test number
- 701508154728
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing covered with tape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear arches corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass133,497 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 133,497 miles
- Test number
- 480082587480
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,497 miles (+19,582)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,497 miles
- Test number
- 830454175164
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,915 miles (+11,801)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 113,915 miles
- Test number
- 922112212158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,114 miles (+6,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 102,114 miles
- Test number
- 849377508760
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,347 miles (+2,372)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 95,347 miles
- Test number
- 574634895599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,975 miles (+2,855)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 92,975 miles
- Test number
- 565330925035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,120 miles (+2,753)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 90,120 miles
- Test number
- 586470980830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,367 miles (+1,372)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 87,367 miles
- Test number
- 673924812389
- AdvisorySURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F STEAL BRAKE PIPES
- AdvisorySURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING
Pass85,995 miles (+1,200)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 85,995 miles
- Test number
- 212127559581
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnder body components etc surface corrosion
Pass84,795 miles (+768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,795 miles
- Test number
- 893671100140
- AdvisoryAmber warning light displayed
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
Pass84,027 miles (+1,574)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,027 miles
- Test number
- 378763995021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,453 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 82,453 miles
- Test number
- 158507674038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail82,453 miles (+1,914)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,453 miles
- Test number
- 635346374030
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,539 miles (+6,613)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,539 miles
- Test number
- 318661973039
- NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER X PERRISHING
- NoteUNDER COVERS FITTED
Pass73,926 miles (+4,969)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 73,926 miles
- Test number
- 169872572072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,957 miles (+7,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 68,957 miles
- Test number
- 918508861057
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 61,022 miles
- Test number
- 934816270064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,018 miles (+4,360)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,018 miles
- Test number
- 142916970023
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,658 miles (+12,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,658 miles
- Test number
- 363837419172
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,418 miles
- Test number
- 480133528181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 LWT
- Does LS05 LWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LWT is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 LWT?
- The MOT on LS05 LWT is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 LWT done?
- LS05 LWT was recorded at 179,445 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 7,450 miles a year.
- Has LS05 LWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 LWT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS05 LWT 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 LWT find?
- LS05 LWT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 4 more.
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