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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XCFMOT history

LS05 XCF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

LS05 XCF grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,301 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XCF was last recorded at 117,301 miles on 9 May 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,659 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
5,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,301 miles
  • 2025 – 116,659 miles
  • 2024 – 115,856 miles
  • 2022 – 114,197 miles
  • 2021 – 105,167 miles
  • 2020 – 100,301 miles
  • 2019 – 96,651 miles
  • 2018 – 93,388 miles
  • 2017 – 89,918 miles
  • 2016 – 84,811 miles
  • 2015 – 82,455 miles
  • 2014 – 76,988 miles
  • 2013 – 69,166 miles
  • 2012 – 59,258 miles
  • 2010 – 43,282 miles
  • 2009 – 32,225 miles
  • 2008 – 23,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,301 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,301 miles (+642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,301 miles
    Test number
    201180799526
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass116,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    575149977949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,659 miles (+803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    616559337920
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,856 miles
    Test number
    946983107216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,855 miles (+1,658)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    915635423626
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,197 miles (+9,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,197 miles
    Test number
    551241199542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass105,167 miles (+4,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,167 miles
    Test number
    657849658107
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,301 miles (+3,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,301 miles
    Test number
    654598518865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,651 miles (+3,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    339061247636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass93,388 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,388 miles
    Test number
    614397143521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail93,368 miles (+3,450)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    729995840483
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass89,918 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    142993149792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,811 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    126073534144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,455 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    639206135108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,988 miles (+7,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,988 miles
    Test number
    775181244120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,166 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,166 miles
    Test number
    515304123143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,258 miles (+15,976)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    127260242194
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass43,282 miles (+11,057)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,282 miles
    Test number
    774069680146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,225 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    232257969140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,991 miles
    Test number
    520586788117
    • NoteNearside rear door strap bolt loose

Questions about LS05 XCF

Does LS05 XCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XCF is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XCF?
The MOT on LS05 XCF is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XCF done?
LS05 XCF was recorded at 117,301 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 5,229 miles a year.
Has LS05 XCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XCF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 XCF 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 XCF find?
LS05 XCF passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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