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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LA55 XUHMOT history

LA55 XUH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LA55 XUH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,520 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XUH was last recorded at 142,520 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2012: 69,537 miles, lower than 96,829 miles on 22 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,869 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,651 miles
Average per year
6,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,520 miles
  • 2024 – 138,869 miles
  • 2023 – 135,745 miles
  • 2022 – 132,301 miles
  • 2021 – 127,042 miles
  • 2020 – 122,918 miles
  • 2019 – 119,670 miles
  • 2018 – 110,107 miles
  • 2016 – 103,242 miles
  • 2015 – 94,129 miles
  • 2014 – 85,710 miles
  • 2013 – 77,878 miles
  • 2012 – 69,537 miles
  • 2011 – 56,481 miles
  • 2010 – 48,950 miles
  • 2008 – 32,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,520 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,520 miles (+3,651)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,520 miles
    Test number
    145855017923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,869 miles (+3,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,869 miles
    Test number
    203207173249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    218714418415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,745 miles (+3,444)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    120132754773
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  5. Pass132,301 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,301 miles
    Test number
    970222262509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    182928501084
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail127,042 miles (+4,124)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    483945062818
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass122,918 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,918 miles
    Test number
    709812593105
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Fail122,918 miles (+3,248)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,918 miles
    Test number
    453917389146
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass119,670 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    841932001082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail119,669 miles (+9,562)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,669 miles
    Test number
    657311778218
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass110,107 miles (+6,865)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,107 miles
    Test number
    462168951871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp staying ON
    • AdvisoryOsf lower -fog lamp partially insecure

  13. Pass103,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    561360335659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,242 miles (+9,113)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    626950588812
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass94,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,129 miles
    Test number
    781236066409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,129 miles (+8,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,129 miles
    Test number
    363400606099
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass85,710 miles (+7,832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    275176734310
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS WEARING VERY LOW

  18. Pass77,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    436130133419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,878 miles (+8,341)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    428380133488
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Pass69,537 miles (-27,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    439922432349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,829 miles (+40,348)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    706317022347
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner and outter edge wearing smooth

  22. Pass56,481 miles (+7,531)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    898760741123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    160352950124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,950 miles (+16,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    711222050181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass32,811 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,811 miles
    Test number
    943235208354
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LA55 XUH

Does LA55 XUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XUH is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XUH?
The MOT on LA55 XUH is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XUH done?
LA55 XUH was recorded at 142,520 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,420 miles a year.
Has LA55 XUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XUH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 XUH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 XUH find?
LA55 XUH passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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