BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
LS05 VOBMOT history
LS05 VOB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 198,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 198,067 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,956 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VOB
- 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
- 26 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 VOB was last recorded at 198,067 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 197,097 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 970 miles
- Average per year
- 7,956 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,067 miles
- 2025 – 197,097 miles
- 2023 – 195,742 miles
- 2021 – 189,969 miles
- 2020 – 187,252 miles
- 2019 – 172,034 miles
- 2018 – 171,443 miles
- 2017 – 168,608 miles
- 2015 – 165,204 miles
- 2014 – 156,015 miles
- 2013 – 144,244 miles
- 2012 – 126,775 miles
- 2011 – 110,380 miles
- 2010 – 90,624 miles
- 2009 – 72,792 miles
- 2008 – 58,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,067 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,067 miles (+970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 198,067 miles
- Test number
- 645867339362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass197,097 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 197,097 miles
- Test number
- 894091477885
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass195,742 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 195,742 miles
- Test number
- 600221222504
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail195,739 miles (+5,770)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,739 miles
- Test number
- 717397634650
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass189,969 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 189,969 miles
- Test number
- 268753447383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,969 miles (+2,717)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,969 miles
- Test number
- 755363869859
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,252 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 187,252 miles
- Test number
- 299180133525
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail187,252 miles (+15,218)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,252 miles
- Test number
- 762008780033
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,034 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 172,034 miles
- Test number
- 760547354694
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExuast bracket broken
Fail172,034 miles (+591)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,034 miles
- Test number
- 695422428734
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExuast bracket broken
Pass171,443 miles (+2,835)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 171,443 miles
- Test number
- 793646062090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
Pass168,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 168,608 miles
- Test number
- 808092024874
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail168,608 miles (+3,404)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,608 miles
- Test number
- 413344545450
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass165,204 miles (+9,189)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 165,204 miles
- Test number
- 456777486309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,015 miles (+11,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 156,015 miles
- Test number
- 509196864235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass144,244 miles (+17,469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 144,244 miles
- Test number
- 779613663262
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass126,775 miles (+16,395)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 126,775 miles
- Test number
- 598171862270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,380 miles (+19,756)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 110,380 miles
- Test number
- 626154661292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,624 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 90,624 miles
- Test number
- 612895760280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,622 miles (+17,830)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,622 miles
- Test number
- 340874860273
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass72,792 miles (+14,496)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 72,792 miles
- Test number
- 641446569294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,296 miles
- Test number
- 481031568224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 VOB
- Does LS05 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VOB is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VOB?
- The MOT on LS05 VOB is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 VOB done?
- LS05 VOB was recorded at 198,067 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 7,956 miles a year.
- Has LS05 VOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VOB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VOB 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 VOB find?
- LS05 VOB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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