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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XVGMOT history

LS05 XVG is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LS05 XVG grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,353 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XVG was last recorded at 112,353 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,014 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
6,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,353 miles
  • 2025 – 108,014 miles
  • 2024 – 103,490 miles
  • 2023 – 97,047 miles
  • 2022 – 94,371 miles
  • 2021 – 91,744 miles
  • 2020 – 87,521 miles
  • 2019 – 77,559 miles
  • 2018 – 63,386 miles
  • 2017 – 53,096 miles
  • 2016 – 40,908 miles
  • 2015 – 29,196 miles
  • 2014 – 25,012 miles
  • 2013 – 20,982 miles
  • 2012 – 16,467 miles
  • 2011 – 11,393 miles
  • 2010 – 7,297 miles
  • 2009 – 4,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,353 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,353 miles (+4,339)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,353 miles
    Test number
    966567021956
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,014 miles (+4,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    340328277282
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,490 miles (+6,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,490 miles
    Test number
    209692323147
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,047 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    554631828770
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    510304278712
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,371 miles (+2,627)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    705534208134
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,744 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    657926329520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,521 miles (+9,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    345302264959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    457975637632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,559 miles (+14,173)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    873956883962
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,386 miles (+10,290)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    672861913744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,096 miles (+12,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    823318651478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass40,908 miles (+11,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    189811769233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,196 miles (+4,184)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,196 miles
    Test number
    735162595065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass25,012 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    257166314458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,982 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,982 miles
    Test number
    935976963153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,467 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,467 miles
    Test number
    507158162180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,393 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,393 miles
    Test number
    287165151422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,297 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,297 miles
    Test number
    223850470443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    4,858 miles
    Test number
    340181979163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XVG

Does LS05 XVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XVG is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XVG?
The MOT on LS05 XVG is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XVG done?
LS05 XVG was recorded at 112,353 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
Has LS05 XVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XVG has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 XVG 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 XVG find?
LS05 XVG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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