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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.

LS05 LXB blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass120,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass108,688 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    952177365045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. Pass64,704 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    279159914131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,480 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    376593123177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,719 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,719 miles
    Test number
    748594112175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,232 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,232 miles
    Test number
    319837951279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass34,777 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,777 miles
    Test number
    390119459261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,564 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,564 miles
    Test number
    302004978245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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