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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 CGXMOT history

LB55 CGX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
145,569 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CGX
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 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CGX was last recorded at 145,569 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 9,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,965 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,604 miles
Average per year
8,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,569 miles
  • 2022 – 135,965 miles
  • 2021 – 124,056 miles
  • 2020 – 113,363 miles
  • 2019 – 103,743 miles
  • 2018 – 96,542 miles
  • 2017 – 87,878 miles
  • 2016 – 80,108 miles
  • 2015 – 73,377 miles
  • 2014 – 67,847 miles
  • 2013 – 61,969 miles
  • 2012 – 55,189 miles
  • 2011 – 46,705 miles
  • 2010 – 35,292 miles
  • 2009 – 28,644 miles
  • 2008 – 20,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage and fog lamp is adrift
  • AdvisoryRear Number plate is starting to de-laminate
  • AdvisoryRubber prop shaft doughnut is perishing
  • AdvisoryWill require rear brake discs at the next pad change

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust system is rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Slight misting of oil on the power steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Small stone chips in the windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,569 miles
    Test number
    928200929498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage and fog lamp is adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate is starting to de-laminate
    • AdvisoryRubber prop shaft doughnut is perishing
    • AdvisoryWill require rear brake discs at the next pad change

  2. Fail145,569 miles (+9,604)2 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,569 miles
    Test number
    516181711252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage and fog lamp is adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate is starting to de-laminate
    • AdvisoryRubber prop shaft doughnut is perishing
    • AdvisoryWill require rear brake discs at the next pad change

  3. Pass135,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,965 miles
    Test number
    494291278419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Diesel weep from behind the inner wheel arch area
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are about half worn but are close to the pad wear indicator

  4. Fail135,965 miles (+11,909)2 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,965 miles
    Test number
    822078416619
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Diesel weep from behind the inner wheel arch area
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are about half worn but are close to the pad wear indicator

  5. Pass124,056 miles (+10,693)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    114509652357
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on the power steering pump
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on the power steering rack
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in the windscreen

  6. Pass113,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,363 miles
    Test number
    700921641639
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on the power steering rack
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in the windscreen

  7. Fail113,363 miles (+9,620)2 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,363 miles
    Test number
    818115847920
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on the power steering rack
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in the windscreen

  8. Pass103,743 miles (+7,201)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    365388171712
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are rusty on the inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,542 miles (+8,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    724757958673
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires some adjustment

  10. Pass87,878 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    979632756945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,108 miles (+6,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    507364575262
    • 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)

  12. Pass73,377 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,377 miles
    Test number
    831094717084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,847 miles (+5,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    416745744493
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass61,969 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    227382633367
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail61,965 miles (+6,776)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    817791733363
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  16. Pass55,189 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,189 miles
    Test number
    819551332357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,705 miles (+11,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    619030631377
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,292 miles
    Test number
    612352120370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,292 miles (+6,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,292 miles
    Test number
    993502120375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,644 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,644 miles
    Test number
    921360619320
    • 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)

  21. Pass20,509 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,509 miles
    Test number
    733986428381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,494 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    821415128385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 CGX

Does LB55 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CGX expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CGX?
The MOT on LB55 CGX expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CGX done?
LB55 CGX was recorded at 145,569 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 8,346 miles a year.
Has LB55 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CGX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 CGX 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 CGX find?
LB55 CGX passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front bumper damage and fog lamp is adrift; rear number plate is starting to de-laminate; rubber prop shaft doughnut is perishing, and 1 more.

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