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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XBAMOT history

LS05 XBA is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LS05 XBA blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,434 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XBA was last recorded at 131,434 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 18,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,841 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,593 miles
Average per year
6,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,434 miles
  • 2025 – 112,841 miles
  • 2023 – 109,495 miles
  • 2022 – 101,877 miles
  • 2021 – 93,058 miles
  • 2020 – 88,437 miles
  • 2019 – 82,889 miles
  • 2018 – 78,480 miles
  • 2017 – 72,438 miles
  • 2015 – 65,198 miles
  • 2014 – 57,416 miles
  • 2012 – 51,845 miles
  • 2011 – 39,521 miles
  • 2010 – 28,857 miles
  • 2009 – 21,383 miles
  • 2008 – 16,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,434 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTPMS Light on
  • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/f tyre worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,434 miles (+18,593)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,434 miles
    Test number
    812623413288
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light on
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  2. Pass112,841 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,841 miles
    Test number
    396291013857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,495 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    875301985479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail109,493 miles (+7,616)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    427102987820
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking excessive amount of fuel all over the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,877 miles (+8,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,877 miles
    Test number
    931726907105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,058 miles (+4,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,058 miles
    Test number
    775894064545
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin To excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    943831998527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,436 miles (+5,547)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,436 miles
    Test number
    965540840843
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,889 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    675027291913
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail82,889 miles (+4,409)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    146611413070
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,480 miles (+118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    670184311803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  12. Fail78,362 miles (+5,924)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,362 miles
    Test number
    534198454412
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  13. Pass72,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    537904608837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,438 miles (+7,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    960445478887
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass65,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    808546352180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail65,198 miles (+7,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    664769227179
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass57,416 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    999963044038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brakes wearing
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on

  18. Fail57,416 miles (+5,571)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    689513344029
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes wearing
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on

  19. Pass51,845 miles (+12,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    666845942378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,521 miles (+10,664)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    766463731315
    • DangerousOil leak

  21. Pass28,857 miles (+7,474)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    610069820321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,383 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,383 miles
    Test number
    544056499268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,189 miles (+4,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,189 miles
    Test number
    852430369215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass16,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,261 miles
    Test number
    523879548267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XBA

Does LS05 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XBA is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XBA?
The MOT on LS05 XBA is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XBA done?
LS05 XBA was recorded at 131,434 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,579 miles a year.
Has LS05 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XBA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 XBA 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 XBA find?
LS05 XBA passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; tpms light on; windscreen stone chipped.

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