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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 GTZMOT history

LB55 GTZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
101,595 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GTZ was last recorded at 101,595 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 11,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,166 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,429 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,595 miles
  • 2023 – 90,166 miles
  • 2022 – 85,243 miles
  • 2021 – 79,694 miles
  • 2019 – 76,601 miles
  • 2018 – 68,030 miles
  • 2017 – 61,937 miles
  • 2016 – 57,105 miles
  • 2015 – 44,224 miles
  • 2014 – 30,448 miles
  • 2013 – 26,847 miles
  • 2012 – 23,227 miles
  • 2011 – 18,996 miles
  • 2010 – 15,036 miles
  • 2009 – 10,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,595 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through/detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,595 miles (+11,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    711520383365
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass90,166 miles (+4,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,166 miles
    Test number
    296526488309
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    258303137671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,243 miles (+6)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    790296552148
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Fail85,237 miles (+5,543)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    392998406899
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine running very rough and coolent light on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass79,694 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    544254772644
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through/detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail79,694 miles (+3,093)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    974089138054
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through/detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass76,601 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    131534326332
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS red warning light illuminated

  9. Fail76,601 miles (+8,571)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    896395759465
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS red warning light illuminated

  10. Pass68,030 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    596035026684
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe support bracket corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail68,030 miles (+6,093)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    776052245228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe support bracket corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass61,937 miles (+4,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    250519238027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe securing bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  13. Pass57,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    147614307023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through

  14. Fail57,105 miles (+12,881)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    734215960889
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through

  15. Pass44,224 miles (+13,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,224 miles
    Test number
    511142297316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  16. Pass30,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,448 miles
    Test number
    796227614053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail30,444 miles (+3,597)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,444 miles
    Test number
    149377714472
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,847 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,847 miles
    Test number
    548012823063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,227 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,227 miles
    Test number
    305010822087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,996 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,996 miles
    Test number
    517310121090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,036 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,036 miles
    Test number
    931052920096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,981 miles
    Test number
    130670129069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GTZ

Does LB55 GTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GTZ expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GTZ?
The MOT on LB55 GTZ expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GTZ done?
LB55 GTZ was recorded at 101,595 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has LB55 GTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GTZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 GTZ 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 GTZ find?
LB55 GTZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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