BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LB55 CHZMOT history
LB55 CHZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 250,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 250,059 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,330 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 CHZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 CHZ was last recorded at 250,059 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 249,728 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 331 miles
- Average per year
- 10,330 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 250,059 miles
- 2025 – 249,728 miles
- 2024 – 243,565 miles
- 2022 – 240,161 miles
- 2021 – 232,111 miles
- 2020 – 219,862 miles
- 2018 – 207,248 miles
- 2016 – 173,386 miles
- 2015 – 151,102 miles
- 2014 – 127,665 miles
- 2013 – 106,205 miles
- 2012 – 102,783 miles
- 2011 – 97,795 miles
- 2010 – 86,979 miles
- 2009 – 70,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass250,059 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Couldn't test x3 belts seats was folded away at time of test
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 Road wheel has welding repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both rear bumpstops deteriorated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass250,059 miles (+331)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 250,059 miles
- Test number
- 754790546030
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Couldn't test x3 belts seats was folded away at time of test
Pass249,728 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 249,728 miles
- Test number
- 392411930189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
Fail249,720 miles (+6,155)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,720 miles
- Test number
- 766013957723
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle appears to be burning oil (8.2.2.2 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass243,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 243,565 miles
- Test number
- 760815216451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail243,565 miles (+3,404)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,565 miles
- Test number
- 464131398311
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted as necessary for MOT PASS..RS (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted as necessary for mot pass..RS (4.1.2 (a))
Pass240,161 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 240,161 miles
- Test number
- 206056072503
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel has welding repair
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy cracked inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail240,151 miles (+8,040)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,151 miles
- Test number
- 954353065956
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel has welding repair
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass232,111 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 232,111 miles
- Test number
- 678925259379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail232,104 miles (+12,242)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,104 miles
- Test number
- 202680188173
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Pass219,862 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 219,862 miles
- Test number
- 661180621490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail219,862 miles (+12,614)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,862 miles
- Test number
- 815486793791
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass207,248 miles (+33,862)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 207,248 miles
- Test number
- 143634703320
- AdvisoryBoth sides front rubber brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass173,386 miles (+117)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 173,386 miles
- Test number
- 869587522433
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryBoth rear bumpstops deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisorySmall stonechips in windscreen.
Fail173,269 miles (+22,167)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,269 miles
- Test number
- 159929457126
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryBoth rear bumpstops deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisorySmall stonechips in windscreen.
Pass151,102 miles (+470)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 151,102 miles
- Test number
- 375498085122
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail150,632 miles (+22,967)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,632 miles
- Test number
- 577724785107
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass127,665 miles (+21,460)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 127,665 miles
- Test number
- 455361684134
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass106,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 106,205 miles
- Test number
- 248728453456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,205 miles (+3,422)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,205 miles
- Test number
- 587816353107
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,783 miles (+4,988)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,783 miles
- Test number
- 145087742134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,795 miles (+10,816)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 97,795 miles
- Test number
- 789589711197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,979 miles (+16,873)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 86,979 miles
- Test number
- 373294520182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,106 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 70,106 miles
- Test number
- 500076839022
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteALL TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB55 CHZ
- Does LB55 CHZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CHZ is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 CHZ?
- The MOT on LB55 CHZ is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 CHZ done?
- LB55 CHZ was recorded at 250,059 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 10,330 miles a year.
- Has LB55 CHZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 CHZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 CHZ 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 CHZ find?
- LB55 CHZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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