
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LS05 LXBMOT history
LS05 LXB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,817 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 120,817 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 LXB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 LXB was last recorded at 120,817 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 12,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 108,688 miles · 31 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12,129 miles
- Average per year
- 6,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 120,817 miles
- 2022 – 108,688 miles
- 2021 – 104,666 miles
- 2020 – 101,654 miles
- 2019 – 94,852 miles
- 2018 – 89,756 miles
- 2017 – 84,449 miles
- 2016 – 77,406 miles
- 2015 – 70,478 miles
- 2014 – 64,704 miles
- 2013 – 58,480 miles
- 2012 – 52,719 miles
- 2011 – 51,232 miles
- 2010 – 44,095 miles
- 2009 – 34,777 miles
- 2008 – 25,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,817 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 120,817 miles
- Test number
- 364248448614
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,817 miles (+12,129)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,817 miles
- Test number
- 420211344265
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,688 miles (+4,022)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,688 miles
- Test number
- 952177365045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,666 miles (+3,012)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,666 miles
- Test number
- 868352979243
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass101,654 miles (+6,802)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,654 miles
- Test number
- 686217568522
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn 225/40x18 bridgestone
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge 255/35x18 bridgestone
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions
Pass94,852 miles (+5,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,852 miles
- Test number
- 773693325454
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass89,756 miles (+5,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,756 miles
- Test number
- 422069016925
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Very inner shoulder of tyre worn very thin (PI225/40Y18RSC PZERO.)
Pass84,449 miles (+7,043)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 84,449 miles
- Test number
- 916312512361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 225/40Y18RSC
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder excessively worn 255/35Y18RSC (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,406 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 77,406 miles
- Test number
- 189569733434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail77,402 miles (+6,924)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,402 miles
- Test number
- 230106938961
- FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,478 miles (+5,774)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 70,478 miles
- Test number
- 647398515136
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,704 miles (+6,224)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,704 miles
- Test number
- 279159914131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,480 miles (+5,761)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 58,480 miles
- Test number
- 376593123177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,719 miles (+1,487)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 52,719 miles
- Test number
- 748594112175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,232 miles (+7,137)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,232 miles
- Test number
- 319837951279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,095 miles (+9,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,095 miles
- Test number
- 563559850284
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,777 miles (+9,213)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 34,777 miles
- Test number
- 390119459261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,564 miles (+385)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,564 miles
- Test number
- 302004978245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 25,179 miles
- Test number
- 113729598133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 LXB
- Does LS05 LXB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 LXB expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 LXB?
- The MOT on LS05 LXB expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 LXB done?
- LS05 LXB was recorded at 120,817 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
- Has LS05 LXB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 LXB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 LXB 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 LXB find?
- LS05 LXB passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.
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