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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XDBMOT history

LS05 XDB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 247,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

LS05 XDB black 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 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
247,859 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XDB
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
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XDB was last recorded at 247,859 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,007 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,852 miles
Average per year
9,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 247,859 miles
  • 2022 – 242,007 miles
  • 2021 – 235,297 miles
  • 2020 – 230,732 miles
  • 2019 – 223,294 miles
  • 2018 – 216,686 miles
  • 2017 – 211,242 miles
  • 2016 – 208,233 miles
  • 2015 – 197,709 miles
  • 2014 – 182,097 miles
  • 2013 – 163,394 miles
  • 2012 – 148,956 miles
  • 2011 – 137,159 miles
  • 2010 – 127,096 miles
  • 2009 – 113,262 miles
  • 2008 – 97,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,859 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlastic covered sills

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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Rear brake pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,859 miles (+5,852)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    247,859 miles
    Test number
    827953592273
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covered sills

  2. Pass242,007 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    242,007 miles
    Test number
    406495204640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass235,297 miles (+4,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    235,297 miles
    Test number
    653536371939
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre approx 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake has been hot and binding slightly

  4. Pass230,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    230,732 miles
    Test number
    602909553919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brakes discs worn

  5. Fail230,732 miles (+7,438)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,732 miles
    Test number
    666182041938
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brakes discs worn

  6. Pass223,294 miles (+6,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    223,294 miles
    Test number
    197071597381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly rusty

  7. Pass216,686 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    216,686 miles
    Test number
    604613326920
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre worn on edge

  8. Fail216,686 miles (+5,444)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,686 miles
    Test number
    493100581863
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre worn on edge

  9. Pass211,242 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    211,242 miles
    Test number
    958699623371
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail211,235 miles (+3,002)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,235 miles
    Test number
    611320208371
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass208,233 miles (+10,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    208,233 miles
    Test number
    108107716629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe rusty

  12. Pass197,709 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    197,709 miles
    Test number
    298424285178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail197,697 miles (+15,600)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,697 miles
    Test number
    925341385163
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass182,097 miles (+18,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    182,097 miles
    Test number
    515689774112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs

  15. Pass163,394 miles (+14,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    163,394 miles
    Test number
    519321263110
    • NoteWishbone rear bushes worn x2

  16. Pass148,956 miles (+11,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    148,956 miles
    Test number
    187090072121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass137,159 miles (+10,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    137,159 miles
    Test number
    118683681127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass127,096 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    127,096 miles
    Test number
    400521960179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs

  19. Fail127,071 miles (+13,809)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,071 miles
    Test number
    164651060115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear font brake discs

  20. Pass113,262 miles (+15,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,262 miles
    Test number
    241032769457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    150381368157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XDB

Does LS05 XDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XDB expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XDB?
The MOT on LS05 XDB expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XDB done?
LS05 XDB was recorded at 247,859 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 9,938 miles a year.
Has LS05 XDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XDB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LS05 XDB 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 XDB find?
LS05 XDB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; plastic covered sills.

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