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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 SFOMOT history

LS05 SFO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

LS05 SFO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
110,445 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 SFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 SFO was last recorded at 110,445 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,438 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,445 miles
  • 2024 – 105,531 miles
  • 2023 – 100,068 miles
  • 2022 – 92,844 miles
  • 2021 – 87,761 miles
  • 2020 – 82,322 miles
  • 2019 – 79,129 miles
  • 2018 – 72,728 miles
  • 2017 – 58,797 miles
  • 2016 – 47,016 miles
  • 2015 – 38,487 miles
  • 2014 – 33,283 miles
  • 2013 – 31,064 miles
  • 2012 – 27,889 miles
  • 2011 – 24,977 miles
  • 2010 – 22,096 miles
  • 2009 – 18,949 miles
  • 2008 – 15,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,445 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,445 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,445 miles
    Test number
    676619705124
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail110,438 miles (+4,907)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    666258855388
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass105,531 miles (+5,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,531 miles
    Test number
    892649570956
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass100,068 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    662451754024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,844 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,844 miles
    Test number
    457633115113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,761 miles (+5,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,761 miles
    Test number
    844190906766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass82,322 miles (+3,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    125508487729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,129 miles (+6,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    429720847120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass72,728 miles (+13,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,728 miles
    Test number
    559069535779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass58,797 miles (+11,781)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,797 miles
    Test number
    311059739000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,016 miles (+8,529)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,016 miles
    Test number
    667717204723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,487 miles (+5,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,487 miles
    Test number
    126657255405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass33,283 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    478710174085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,064 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,064 miles
    Test number
    907012773192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,889 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    278922672478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,977 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    266744461466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,096 miles (+3,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,096 miles
    Test number
    823922770187
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass18,949 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,949 miles
    Test number
    411764979187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,118 miles
    Test number
    222787478410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 SFO

Does LS05 SFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 SFO expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 SFO?
The MOT on LS05 SFO expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 SFO done?
LS05 SFO was recorded at 110,445 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
Has LS05 SFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 SFO has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 SFO 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 SFO find?
LS05 SFO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush, and 1 more.

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