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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 CHJMOT history

LB55 CHJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 282,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
282,509 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CHJ
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CHJ was last recorded at 282,509 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 5,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
277,440 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,069 miles
Average per year
10,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 282,509 miles
  • 2023 – 277,440 miles
  • 2022 – 273,696 miles
  • 2021 – 269,198 miles
  • 2020 – 261,570 miles
  • 2019 – 250,008 miles
  • 2018 – 237,407 miles
  • 2017 – 221,327 miles
  • 2016 – 203,717 miles
  • 2015 – 190,215 miles
  • 2014 – 174,044 miles
  • 2013 – 156,839 miles
  • 2012 – 142,279 miles
  • 2011 – 138,672 miles
  • 2010 – 130,267 miles
  • 2009 – 120,328 miles
  • 2008 – 111,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,509 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass282,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    282,509 miles
    Test number
    885795391591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail282,500 miles (+5,060)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,500 miles
    Test number
    552937096338
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm NSR OSR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass277,440 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    277,440 miles
    Test number
    211278960336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass273,696 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    273,696 miles
    Test number
    616318413386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass269,198 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    269,198 miles
    Test number
    468874776270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass261,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    261,570 miles
    Test number
    158357623927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail261,570 miles (+11,562)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,570 miles
    Test number
    793765985997
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass250,008 miles (+12,601)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    250,008 miles
    Test number
    950823489480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass237,407 miles (+16,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    237,407 miles
    Test number
    369109241762
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass221,327 miles (+17,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    221,327 miles
    Test number
    682736080686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass203,717 miles (+13,502)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    203,717 miles
    Test number
    265403186656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass190,215 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    190,215 miles
    Test number
    299865288148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion on visible under body
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  13. Fail190,215 miles (+16,171)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,215 miles
    Test number
    314565469827
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion on visible under body
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  14. Fail174,044 miles1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,044 miles
    Test number
    196437804321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass174,044 miles (+17,205)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    174,044 miles
    Test number
    546037504325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass156,839 miles (+14,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    156,839 miles
    Test number
    715869393250
    • NoteFront pads low

  17. Pass142,279 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    142,279 miles
    Test number
    249804582297
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass138,672 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    138,672 miles
    Test number
    837526281244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,267 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,267 miles
    Test number
    631206600363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,328 miles (+8,526)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,328 miles
    Test number
    523380009309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,802 miles
    Test number
    402220938453
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 CHJ

Does LB55 CHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CHJ expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CHJ?
The MOT on LB55 CHJ expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CHJ done?
LB55 CHJ was recorded at 282,509 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 10,109 miles a year.
Has LB55 CHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CHJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 CHJ 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 CHJ find?
LB55 CHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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