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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB55 DXUMOT history

LB55 DXU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,589 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DXU was last recorded at 115,589 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 2,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,231 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,358 miles
Average per year
5,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,589 miles
  • 2024 – 113,231 miles
  • 2023 – 107,145 miles
  • 2022 – 102,631 miles
  • 2021 – 98,779 miles
  • 2020 – 96,068 miles
  • 2019 – 92,329 miles
  • 2018 – 85,070 miles
  • 2017 – 77,581 miles
  • 2016 – 71,201 miles
  • 2015 – 62,679 miles
  • 2014 – 55,556 miles
  • 2013 – 45,737 miles
  • 2012 – 36,860 miles
  • 2011 – 29,747 miles
  • 2010 – 28,863 miles
  • 2009 – 21,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,589 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edge

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,589 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,589 miles
    Test number
    849366299129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,231 miles (+6,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,231 miles
    Test number
    953347605468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,145 miles (+4,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    145794988663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    804621157015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail102,631 miles (+3,852)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    734018767551
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,779 miles (+2,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    241137123709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,068 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    931764032575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,947 miles (+3,618)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,947 miles
    Test number
    395798980752
    • DangerousElectrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected warning light iluminated (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,329 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    560421256751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,295 miles (+7,225)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    598456542044
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass85,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    829996913563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,075 miles (+49)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    749118683904
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail85,026 miles (+7,445)5 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    180298262189
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass77,581 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,581 miles
    Test number
    627016195777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,201 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    222566994096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,197 miles (+8,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    893908403905
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,679 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    515775475138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail62,522 miles (+6,966)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    479800775177
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,556 miles (+9,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    329075194149
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyre outer sidewalls chaffed/cut but not showing ply or cord

  20. Pass45,737 miles (+8,877)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,737 miles
    Test number
    919908473189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAmber brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

  21. Pass36,860 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    247201372154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,855 miles (+7,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,855 miles
    Test number
    289790172139
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,747 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    319118171152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,863 miles (+7,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,863 miles
    Test number
    252576770139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass21,581 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,581 miles
    Test number
    292375479192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 DXU

Does LB55 DXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DXU expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DXU?
The MOT on LB55 DXU expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DXU done?
LB55 DXU was recorded at 115,589 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 5,800 miles a year.
Has LB55 DXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DXU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 DXU 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 DXU find?
LB55 DXU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged wall.

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