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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XBMMOT history

LS05 XBM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

LS05 XBM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
181,273 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XBM was last recorded at 181,273 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 8,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,385 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,888 miles
Average per year
8,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,273 miles
  • 2021 – 172,385 miles
  • 2020 – 166,707 miles
  • 2019 – 160,773 miles
  • 2018 – 152,152 miles
  • 2017 – 144,214 miles
  • 2016 – 135,972 miles
  • 2015 – 126,235 miles
  • 2014 – 116,950 miles
  • 2013 – 106,635 miles
  • 2012 – 95,716 miles
  • 2011 – 86,667 miles
  • 2010 – 77,190 miles
  • 2009 – 64,962 miles
  • 2008 – 52,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,273 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,273 miles (+8,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,273 miles
    Test number
    164110353905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,385 miles (+5,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,385 miles
    Test number
    903404946867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,707 miles (+5,934)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,707 miles
    Test number
    522104283038
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass160,773 miles (+8,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,773 miles
    Test number
    982873156098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass152,152 miles (+7,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,152 miles
    Test number
    440558463726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,214 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,214 miles
    Test number
    770079700171
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail144,212 miles (+8,240)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,212 miles
    Test number
    263440775211
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass135,972 miles (+9,737)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,972 miles
    Test number
    213457515272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

  9. Pass126,235 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,235 miles
    Test number
    574192675480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail126,235 miles (+9,285)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,235 miles
    Test number
    821650923103
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass116,950 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    386932574212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,925 miles (+10,290)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,925 miles
    Test number
    739476864204
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass106,635 miles (+10,919)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    456834263207
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass95,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,716 miles
    Test number
    867548862222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,713 miles (+9,046)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    339488962484
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass86,667 miles (+9,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    879924891294
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,190 miles (+12,228)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    894550900194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    423362579016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,962 miles (+12,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    600372779047
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    144405758105
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 XBM

Does LS05 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XBM expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XBM?
The MOT on LS05 XBM expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XBM done?
LS05 XBM was recorded at 181,273 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 8,981 miles a year.
Has LS05 XBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XBM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LS05 XBM 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 XBM find?
LS05 XBM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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