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When is the MOT due for LF05 LBZ?

The MOT for LF05 LBZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of LF05 LBZ?

The recorded mileage for LF05 LBZ is 204,713 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LF05 LBZ ULEZ compliant?

No, LF05 LBZ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LF05 LBZ

LF05 LBZ

2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 204,713 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status: Valid until 01/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 204,713 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 01/12/2026

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Mileage: 204,713 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 2993cc

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LF05 LBZ Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
204,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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LF05 LBZ Mileage History

11/07/2022191,717 mi
02/12/2023194,224 mi+2,507 mi
23/11/2024199,938 mi+5,714 mi
11/11/2025204,713 mi+4,775 mi

Average of roughly 3,895 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LF05 LBZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 07:37

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LF05 LBZ) between July 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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