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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 CGOMOT history

LB55 CGO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,779 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CGO was last recorded at 170,779 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,783 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
6,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,779 miles
  • 2025 – 169,783 miles
  • 2024 – 168,124 miles
  • 2023 – 163,429 miles
  • 2022 – 160,250 miles
  • 2021 – 158,460 miles
  • 2020 – 156,856 miles
  • 2019 – 153,280 miles
  • 2018 – 150,209 miles
  • 2017 – 146,797 miles
  • 2016 – 143,007 miles
  • 2015 – 138,005 miles
  • 2014 – 129,690 miles
  • 2013 – 121,642 miles
  • 2012 – 114,294 miles
  • 2011 – 106,396 miles
  • 2010 – 98,826 miles
  • 2009 – 80,449 miles
  • 2008 – 61,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,779 miles (+996)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,779 miles
    Test number
    937992168833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,783 miles (+1,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,783 miles
    Test number
    752311511787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass168,124 miles (+4,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,124 miles
    Test number
    813970399418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass163,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,429 miles
    Test number
    544352966880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail163,428 miles (+3,178)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,428 miles
    Test number
    383426157399
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass160,250 miles (+1,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,250 miles
    Test number
    362855098174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass158,460 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,460 miles
    Test number
    353459665848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,856 miles (+3,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    156,856 miles
    Test number
    835317821231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass153,280 miles (+3,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    153,280 miles
    Test number
    273919316874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass150,209 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,209 miles
    Test number
    360801135218
    • AdvisoryBoth front rubber flexible brake hoses cracking very slightly

  11. Pass146,797 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    305232154470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,007 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,007 miles
    Test number
    111549484861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,005 miles (+8,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,005 miles
    Test number
    128734605204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass129,690 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,690 miles
    Test number
    659588394157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,642 miles (+7,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,642 miles
    Test number
    609780303244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass114,294 miles (+7,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,294 miles
    Test number
    476589102264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass106,396 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    298587381166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    283347990108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail98,826 miles (+18,377)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    431617390192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,449 miles (+19,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    120139309228
    • NoteOff side front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass61,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    313926558291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB55 CGO

Does LB55 CGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CGO is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CGO?
The MOT on LB55 CGO is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CGO done?
LB55 CGO was recorded at 170,779 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,262 miles a year.
Has LB55 CGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CGO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 CGO 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 CGO find?
LB55 CGO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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