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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LS05 XDMMOT history

LS05 XDM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

LS05 XDM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
172,166 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XDM was last recorded at 172,166 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 6,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,704 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,462 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,166 miles
  • 2023 – 165,704 miles
  • 2022 – 162,600 miles
  • 2021 – 160,965 miles
  • 2020 – 159,347 miles
  • 2019 – 158,382 miles
  • 2018 – 157,211 miles
  • 2017 – 154,740 miles
  • 2016 – 150,747 miles
  • 2015 – 142,852 miles
  • 2014 – 133,688 miles
  • 2013 – 126,363 miles
  • 2012 – 120,332 miles
  • 2011 – 111,226 miles
  • 2010 – 95,804 miles
  • 2009 – 73,675 miles
  • 2008 – 56,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,166 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,166 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    172,166 miles
    Test number
    690747319800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,704 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,704 miles
    Test number
    378555520657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail165,694 miles (+3,094)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,694 miles
    Test number
    638777627238
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,600 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,600 miles
    Test number
    190481480964
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stop deteriorated
  5. Fail162,590 miles (+1,625)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,590 miles
    Test number
    745267590700
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stop deteriorated
  6. Pass160,965 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,965 miles
    Test number
    103824195193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass159,347 miles (+965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,347 miles
    Test number
    166119979308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass158,382 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,382 miles
    Test number
    622093515586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,211 miles
    Test number
    181022178136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,210 miles (+2,470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,210 miles
    Test number
    142814022161
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass154,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    464454794904
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail154,740 miles (+3,993)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    671632608894
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass150,747 miles (+7,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,747 miles
    Test number
    909459470230
    • 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)
  14. Pass142,852 miles (+9,164)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,852 miles
    Test number
    296938135464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass133,688 miles (+7,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,688 miles
    Test number
    707362434079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  16. Pass126,363 miles (+6,031)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,363 miles
    Test number
    327733933000
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting close to mot limits
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to mot limits on outer edge
  17. Pass120,332 miles (+9,106)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,332 miles
    Test number
    286494932023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,226 miles (+15,422)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,226 miles
    Test number
    736229231010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    301342050154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,804 miles (+22,129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    870022150191
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass73,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    211963159443
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Fail73,675 miles (+16,879)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    682947249115
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass56,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    841492448114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail56,796 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    910327438157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 XDM

Does LS05 XDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XDM expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XDM?
The MOT on LS05 XDM expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XDM done?
LS05 XDM was recorded at 172,166 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has LS05 XDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XDM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 XDM 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 XDM find?
LS05 XDM passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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