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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XLAMOT history

LS05 XLA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

LS05 XLA grey 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 6 Feb 2023
Mileage
111,403 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XLA
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
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XLA was last recorded at 111,403 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 4,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2013: 62,550 miles, lower than 62,843 miles on 11 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,649 miles · 26 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,754 miles
Average per year
6,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,403 miles
  • 2021 – 106,649 miles
  • 2020 – 103,257 miles
  • 2019 – 98,173 miles
  • 2018 – 93,803 miles
  • 2017 – 90,272 miles
  • 2015 – 83,597 miles
  • 2014 – 73,303 miles
  • 2013 – 62,550 miles
  • 2012 – 54,897 miles
  • 2010 – 44,774 miles
  • 2009 – 36,238 miles
  • 2008 – 28,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,403 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,403 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,403 miles
    Test number
    598895187673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,649 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,649 miles
    Test number
    688015420990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,257 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,257 miles
    Test number
    913173164540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,173 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    872520006932
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass93,803 miles (+3,531)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,803 miles
    Test number
    330082898551
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  6. Pass90,272 miles (+6,675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,272 miles
    Test number
    774311240449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has no tread left on the inside (recommend tracking)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  7. Pass83,597 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,597 miles
    Test number
    210127014723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,588 miles (+10,285)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    600969543103
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  9. Pass73,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    255704354256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,303 miles (+10,753)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    596184654279
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  11. Pass62,550 miles (-293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    238093863477
    • 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)
  12. Fail62,843 miles (+7,946)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,843 miles
    Test number
    415442363110
    • FailureCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  13. Pass54,897 miles (+10,123)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    405042472066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,774 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    201129840209
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass44,774 miles (+8,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    490279040234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass36,238 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    312139089143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    184109768132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 XLA

Does LS05 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XLA expired on 6 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XLA?
The MOT on LS05 XLA expired on 6 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XLA done?
LS05 XLA was recorded at 111,403 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 6,102 miles a year.
Has LS05 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XLA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on LS05 XLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 XLA find?
LS05 XLA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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