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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XBWMOT history

LS05 XBW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LS05 XBW 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 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
161,761 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XBW
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
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XBW was last recorded at 161,761 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 7,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,588 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,173 miles
Average per year
7,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,761 miles
  • 2024 – 154,588 miles
  • 2023 – 152,120 miles
  • 2022 – 149,917 miles
  • 2021 – 148,016 miles
  • 2020 – 148,005 miles
  • 2018 – 132,775 miles
  • 2017 – 124,172 miles
  • 2016 – 113,360 miles
  • 2015 – 103,887 miles
  • 2014 – 91,858 miles
  • 2013 – 69,869 miles
  • 2011 – 69,118 miles
  • 2010 – 67,531 miles
  • 2009 – 52,870 miles
  • 2008 – 40,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,761 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,761 miles
    Test number
    656167032770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail161,761 miles (+7,173)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,761 miles
    Test number
    539111588225
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass154,588 miles (+2,468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,588 miles
    Test number
    211243266957
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion on rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass152,120 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,120 miles
    Test number
    962822010237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,119 miles (+2,202)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,119 miles
    Test number
    956945261438
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,917 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,917 miles
    Test number
    808285761203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,916 miles (+1,900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,916 miles
    Test number
    622962975035
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,016 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,016 miles
    Test number
    352141212991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail148,005 miles (+4,332)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,005 miles
    Test number
    981259371427
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass143,673 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    407165608986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail143,673 miles (+10,898)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    503541389114
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass132,775 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,775 miles
    Test number
    752392354055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail132,775 miles (+8,603)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,775 miles
    Test number
    682036508660
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass124,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,172 miles
    Test number
    570426375007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail124,172 miles (+10,812)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,172 miles
    Test number
    766828734371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass113,360 miles (+9,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,360 miles
    Test number
    506766168580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass103,887 miles (+12,029)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,887 miles
    Test number
    494739560919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,858 miles (+10,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    426564654493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,525 miles (+11,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    429923504091
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake

  20. Pass69,869 miles (+751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    528457703043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass69,118 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    426918561176
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass67,531 miles (+14,661)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,531 miles
    Test number
    690348250119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,870 miles (+12,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    963486859141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,017 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    171454358107
    • NoteFront wiper blades are not clearing very well. ok at time of test. recomend replacement.

Questions about LS05 XBW

Does LS05 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XBW expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XBW?
The MOT on LS05 XBW expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XBW done?
LS05 XBW was recorded at 161,761 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 7,315 miles a year.
Has LS05 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 XBW 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 XBW find?
LS05 XBW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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