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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 GUJMOT history

LB55 GUJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
106,045 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GUJ was last recorded at 106,045 miles on 15 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2023: 106,045 miles, lower than 161,053 miles on 15 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,053 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,045 miles
  • 2022 – 161,053 miles
  • 2021 – 155,276 miles
  • 2020 – 91,722 miles
  • 2019 – 81,757 miles
  • 2018 – 77,304 miles
  • 2017 – 74,578 miles
  • 2016 – 69,502 miles
  • 2015 – 66,870 miles
  • 2014 – 60,578 miles
  • 2013 – 54,757 miles
  • 2012 – 48,691 miles
  • 2011 – 43,807 miles
  • 2010 – 37,599 miles
  • 2009 – 32,379 miles
  • 2008 – 30,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,045 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,045 miles (-55,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,045 miles
    Test number
    125114052359
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass161,053 miles (+5,777)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,053 miles
    Test number
    543196511524
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
  3. Pass155,276 miles (+63,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,276 miles
    Test number
    434382948238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass91,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    183557231863
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail91,722 miles (+9,965)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    333582745952
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass81,757 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    120764321064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail81,700 miles (+4,396)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    303864833884
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16. RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass77,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    932093919757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,304 miles (+2,726)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    431116831800
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass74,578 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,578 miles
    Test number
    191848605264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,502 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    265373749349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,870 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    352499735229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail66,743 miles (+6,165)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    749454073416
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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)
  14. Pass60,578 miles (+5,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,578 miles
    Test number
    228353444373
    • 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)
  15. Pass54,757 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,757 miles
    Test number
    448966243376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,691 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    937561442393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,807 miles (+6,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    919127941302
    • 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)
  18. Pass37,599 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    993859540372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,379 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,379 miles
    Test number
    480579949344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,220 miles
    Test number
    571994758362
    • 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)
  21. Fail30,220 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,220 miles
    Test number
    883064658372
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • 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)

Questions about LB55 GUJ

Does LB55 GUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GUJ expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GUJ?
The MOT on LB55 GUJ expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GUJ done?
LB55 GUJ was recorded at 106,045 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has LB55 GUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GUJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 GUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 GUJ find?
LB55 GUJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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