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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.

LS05 XBV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass153,099 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass150,339 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,339 miles
    Test number
    770250773323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass123,908 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,908 miles
    Test number
    509888270726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,413 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    567322447712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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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