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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LB55 GSVMOT history

LB55 GSV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
39,946 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GSV was last recorded at 39,946 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 10,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,872 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,074 miles
Average per year
1,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,946 miles
  • 2025 – 29,872 miles
  • 2024 – 25,993 miles
  • 2022 – 25,378 miles
  • 2021 – 24,453 miles
  • 2020 – 23,560 miles
  • 2019 – 22,720 miles
  • 2018 – 21,099 miles
  • 2017 – 19,633 miles
  • 2016 – 18,107 miles
  • 2015 – 16,238 miles
  • 2014 – 14,723 miles
  • 2013 – 13,397 miles
  • 2012 – 12,051 miles
  • 2011 – 10,098 miles
  • 2010 – 9,103 miles
  • 2009 – 7,887 miles
  • 2008 – 6,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,946 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    580016330552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,872 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    412165723607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,993 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    25,993 miles
    Test number
    118593321830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    25,378 miles
    Test number
    890175049425
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail25,378 miles (+925)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,378 miles
    Test number
    681872916057
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass24,453 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    721638256745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    23,560 miles
    Test number
    859773692011
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail23,560 miles (+840)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,560 miles
    Test number
    642805481198
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass22,720 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    462324685664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,099 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    483095568772
    • AdvisoryScreen washer pressure low, but sufficient at time of test

  11. Pass19,633 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    820301178664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,107 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,107 miles
    Test number
    259872311145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,238 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,238 miles
    Test number
    503899427979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,723 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    438344854366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    13,397 miles
    Test number
    655407743373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,397 miles (+1,346)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,397 miles
    Test number
    525836243336
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to outer sidedwall. Not deep enough to fail or down to chords, advise only

  17. Pass12,051 miles (+1,953)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,051 miles
    Test number
    305775952344
    • NoteBoth nearside door handles stick open unless manually returned to closed position.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/R brake pipe corroded at connection.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass10,098 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    10,098 miles
    Test number
    567034441376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,103 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,103 miles
    Test number
    143995460388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,887 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,887 miles
    Test number
    642258759310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    6,440 miles
    Test number
    574211558378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GSV

Does LB55 GSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GSV is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GSV?
The MOT on LB55 GSV is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GSV done?
LB55 GSV was recorded at 39,946 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,959 miles a year.
Has LB55 GSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GSV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 GSV 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 GSV find?
LB55 GSV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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