
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass111,403 miles (+4,754)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 111,403 miles
- Test number
- 598895187673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,649 miles (+3,392)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,649 miles
- Test number
- 688015420990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,257 miles (+5,084)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,257 miles
- Test number
- 913173164540
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass83,597 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 83,597 miles
- Test number
- 210127014723
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass73,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 73,303 miles
- Test number
- 255704354256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass54,897 miles (+10,123)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,897 miles
- Test number
- 405042472066
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass36,238 miles (+7,796)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 36,238 miles
- Test number
- 312139089143
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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