BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
LS05 ZFMMOT history
LS05 ZFM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 78,690 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 ZFM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 ZFM was last recorded at 78,690 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,255 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,435 miles
- Average per year
- 3,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,690 miles
- 2025 – 77,255 miles
- 2024 – 72,626 miles
- 2023 – 67,980 miles
- 2022 – 64,255 miles
- 2021 – 62,300 miles
- 2020 – 57,021 miles
- 2019 – 51,746 miles
- 2018 – 48,956 miles
- 2017 – 46,117 miles
- 2016 – 42,440 miles
- 2015 – 39,740 miles
- 2014 – 36,471 miles
- 2013 – 32,184 miles
- 2012 – 29,628 miles
- 2011 – 27,309 miles
- 2010 – 24,731 miles
- 2009 – 20,533 miles
- 2008 – 16,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,690 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 78,690 miles
- Test number
- 653177570416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,690 miles (+1,435)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,690 miles
- Test number
- 766445379391
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 77,255 miles
- Test number
- 364016893484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,255 miles (+4,629)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,255 miles
- Test number
- 589331713309
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass72,626 miles (+95)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 72,626 miles
- Test number
- 837539699382
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,531 miles (+4,551)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,531 miles
- Test number
- 209415740570
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,980 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 67,980 miles
- Test number
- 757106205340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail67,946 miles (+3,691)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,946 miles
- Test number
- 825999731782
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,255 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 64,255 miles
- Test number
- 619171359646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,255 miles (+1,955)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,255 miles
- Test number
- 805861816319
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 62,300 miles
- Test number
- 910460639640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,300 miles (+5,279)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,300 miles
- Test number
- 590288456658
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass57,021 miles (+5,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 57,021 miles
- Test number
- 547117663639
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,746 miles (+2,790)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 51,746 miles
- Test number
- 481893050370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,956 miles (+2,839)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,956 miles
- Test number
- 373842402290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,117 miles (+3,677)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 46,117 miles
- Test number
- 434323377554
- 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)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,440 miles (+2,700)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 42,440 miles
- Test number
- 256145068850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,740 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 39,740 miles
- Test number
- 898342445111
- 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)
Pass36,471 miles (+4,287)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 36,471 miles
- Test number
- 317583834170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,184 miles (+2,556)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 32,184 miles
- Test number
- 858859323119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,628 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,628 miles
- Test number
- 459145932123
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,309 miles (+2,578)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,309 miles
- Test number
- 349210141151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 24,731 miles
- Test number
- 760370940172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,731 miles (+4,198)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,731 miles
- Test number
- 682699030131
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,533 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 20,533 miles
- Test number
- 230891439456
- 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)
Pass16,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 16,899 miles
- Test number
- 503493138107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 ZFM
- Does LS05 ZFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 ZFM is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 ZFM?
- The MOT on LS05 ZFM is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 ZFM done?
- LS05 ZFM was recorded at 78,690 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
- Has LS05 ZFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 ZFM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS05 ZFM 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 ZFM find?
- LS05 ZFM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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