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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LB55 CEAMOT history

LB55 CEA is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 34,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
34,490 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CEA was last recorded at 34,490 miles on 26 May 2026, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,581 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
1,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,490 miles
  • 2025 – 33,581 miles
  • 2024 – 32,661 miles
  • 2023 – 31,992 miles
  • 2022 – 31,505 miles
  • 2019 – 31,369 miles
  • 2018 – 31,355 miles
  • 2017 – 30,907 miles
  • 2016 – 30,217 miles
  • 2015 – 28,630 miles
  • 2014 – 27,155 miles
  • 2013 – 25,059 miles
  • 2011 – 21,226 miles
  • 2010 – 16,817 miles
  • 2009 – 13,581 miles
  • 2008 – 10,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,490 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,490 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    34,490 miles
    Test number
    743699165763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,581 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    170208511171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,661 miles (+669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    699584157758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
  4. Pass31,992 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    974495145022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,505 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    118919830280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,369 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    796045026665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass31,355 miles (+448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,355 miles
    Test number
    840287142435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass30,907 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,907 miles
    Test number
    594383842202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,217 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,217 miles
    Test number
    326034626716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass28,630 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    958602245072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,155 miles (+2,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    557423824068
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  12. Fail25,059 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,059 miles
    Test number
    725937103083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
  13. Pass25,059 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,059 miles
    Test number
    867797803045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,226 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,226 miles
    Test number
    627714851346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,817 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,817 miles
    Test number
    922656250362
    • 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)
  16. Pass13,581 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,581 miles
    Test number
    174427859362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,136 miles
    Test number
    421047758488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 CEA

Does LB55 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CEA is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CEA?
The MOT on LB55 CEA is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CEA done?
LB55 CEA was recorded at 34,490 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,398 miles a year.
Has LB55 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CEA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on LB55 CEA 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 LB55 CEA find?
LB55 CEA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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