
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LS05 XBVMOT history
LS05 XBV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 153,099 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 May 2025
- Mileage
- 153,099 mi
- At MOT on 24 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 XBV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 XBV was last recorded at 153,099 miles on 24 May 2024, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 153,018 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 81 miles
- Average per year
- 5,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,099 miles
- 2023 – 150,339 miles
- 2022 – 141,032 miles
- 2021 – 127,539 miles
- 2020 – 123,908 miles
- 2019 – 122,413 miles
- 2018 – 121,218 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear axle components rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 10 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,099 miles (+81)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 153,099 miles
- Test number
- 893354225018
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle components rusty
Fail153,018 miles (+2,679)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,018 miles
- Test number
- 580674650188
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle components rusty
Pass150,339 miles (+9,307)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,339 miles
- Test number
- 770250773323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,032 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 141,032 miles
- Test number
- 700603850384
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,026 miles (+13,487)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,026 miles
- Test number
- 286340211931
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,539 miles (+3,631)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 127,539 miles
- Test number
- 683172373118
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,908 miles (+1,495)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2021
- Odometer
- 123,908 miles
- Test number
- 509888270726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,413 miles (+1,195)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2020
- Odometer
- 122,413 miles
- Test number
- 567322447712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 121,218 miles
- Test number
- 762894360339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 XBV
- Does LS05 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 XBV expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 XBV?
- The MOT on LS05 XBV expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 XBV done?
- LS05 XBV was recorded at 153,099 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
- Has LS05 XBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 XBV has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 XBV 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 XBV find?
- LS05 XBV passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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