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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 XVMMOT history

LS05 XVM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

LS05 XVM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
132,269 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XVM was last recorded at 132,269 miles on 31 May 2025, 1,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,721 miles · 16 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
1,548 miles
Average per year
6,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,269 miles
  • 2019 – 130,721 miles
  • 2017 – 127,624 miles
  • 2016 – 122,584 miles
  • 2015 – 116,484 miles
  • 2014 – 114,675 miles
  • 2013 – 105,803 miles
  • 2012 – 81,335 miles
  • 2011 – 55,321 miles
  • 2010 – 48,029 miles
  • 2009 – 43,521 miles
  • 2008 – 38,107 miles
  • 2007 – 17,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,269 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,269 miles
    Test number
    833855880451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,721 miles
    Test number
    397022264281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,721 miles (+3,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,721 miles
    Test number
    358842836546
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass127,624 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,624 miles
    Test number
    199831989821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,584 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    495794718842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,484 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,484 miles
    Test number
    449716705234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,675 miles (+8,872)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    886304914292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    399227773447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,803 miles (+24,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    487567373240
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass81,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,335 miles
    Test number
    778356282246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,335 miles (+26,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,335 miles
    Test number
    358285182233
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass55,321 miles (+7,292)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    285209001395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs appear worn
    • NoteBoth front wipers split at ends
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cut in inner sidewall
    • NoteSlight bind on offside front wheel
  13. Pass48,029 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    960353010362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,011 miles (+4,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    694992510317
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  15. Pass43,521 miles (+5,414)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    394052339312
    • NoteENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE
  16. Pass38,107 miles (+20,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,107 miles
    Test number
    720490638397
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted.O/s/f wing inner dirt shield damaged.
  17. Pass17,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,134 miles
    Test number
    964205327396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XVM

Does LS05 XVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XVM expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XVM?
The MOT on LS05 XVM expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XVM done?
LS05 XVM was recorded at 132,269 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 6,570 miles a year.
Has LS05 XVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XVM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LS05 XVM 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 XVM find?
LS05 XVM passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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