BMW 3 SERIES LR05FVM has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 374,883 miles 4 months ago on Friday 17th July 2026 at 09:37.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Friday 16th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

LR05FVM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH JULY 2027374,883 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH JULY 2026374,883 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Main Beam Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Insecure
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20244TH NOVEMBER 2025374,877 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2024374,877 KM
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2023232,922 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Ratchet Not Holding Correctly (1.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Central Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Boot Lid Slightly Loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Floor Excessively Deteriorated Floor Holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  13. ADVISORY - Slight Under Vehicle Corroded
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20228TH DECEMBER 2023221,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2022221,565 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Does Not Emit A Steady Red Light (4.5.4 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 202126TH NOVEMBER 2022207,410 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2021207,410 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202026TH NOVEMBER 2021195,638 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel N/s And O/s Steering Arms (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 2020195,638 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel N/s And O/s Steering Arms (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201926TH NOVEMBER 2020186,588 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Long Hand Brake Travel
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 201826TH NOVEMBER 2019173,491 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 201726TH NOVEMBER 2018169,964 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Performance 16% Suggest Inspect System
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201626TH NOVEMBER 2017167,557 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201526TH NOVEMBER 2016164,943 MI
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 2015164,943 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201426TH NOVEMBER 2015162,648 MI
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2014162,622 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  2. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201320TH NOVEMBER 2014160,351 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201220TH NOVEMBER 2013157,647 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201120TH NOVEMBER 2012154,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2011154,605 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Twisted (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED10TH MARCH 201125TH MARCH 2012150,922 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. USER ENTERED - Clutch Noise
  10. USER ENTERED - N/s/front Wiper Blade Slight Wear
  11. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On
  12. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Fading
  13. USER ENTERED - Noise On Rear Brakes When Applied
  14. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs Worn
PASSED16TH MARCH 201025TH MARCH 2011129,949 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 200925TH MARCH 2010109,385 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 200818TH MAY 2009101,453 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LR05FVM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

LR05FVM MOT Comments

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LR05FVM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 374,883 miles | Average yearly mileage: 17,852 miles

LR05FVM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration LR05FVM was manufactured on Thursday 7th April 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 374,883 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 17,852 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LR05FVM has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 58 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 12 Minor, 26 Major, 3 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does LR05FVM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 10th November 2026 LR05FVM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LR05FVM Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 10th November 2026 LR05FVM does have Tax. Read more

When does LR05FVM Tax expire?

The current Tax for LR05FVM will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LR05FVM MOT expire?

The current MOT for LR05FVM will expire in 8 months on Friday 16th July 2027. Read more

When did LR05FVM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LR05FVM was on Friday 17th July 2026 at 09:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LR05FVM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for LR05FVM we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LR05FVM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for LR05FVM we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LR05FVM?

LR05FVM is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has LR05FVM done?

The odometer reading for LR05FVM at the last MOT in July 2026 was 374,883 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 17,852 miles per year. Read more

How old is LR05FVM?

The vehicle LR05FVM was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 7th April 2005. Read more

What colour is LR05FVM?

The official colour of LR05FVM is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does LR05FVM have?

LR05FVM has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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