BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB55 GVKMOT history
LB55 GVK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 206,913 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 GVK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 GVK was last recorded at 206,913 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 206,913 miles · 26 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 206,913 miles
- 2023 – 198,893 miles
- 2022 – 190,087 miles
- 2021 – 182,343 miles
- 2020 – 177,707 miles
- 2019 – 168,787 miles
- 2018 – 158,578 miles
- 2017 – 148,495 miles
- 2016 – 138,755 miles
- 2015 – 130,451 miles
- 2014 – 120,225 miles
- 2013 – 111,815 miles
- 2012 – 103,584 miles
- 2011 – 96,029 miles
- 2010 – 84,561 miles
- 2009 – 76,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,913 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,913 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 206,913 miles
- Test number
- 321355887123
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail206,913 miles (+8,020)6 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,913 miles
- Test number
- 386824259876
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate detached
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass198,893 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 198,893 miles
- Test number
- 978689072347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail198,893 miles (+8,806)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,893 miles
- Test number
- 635141343514
- 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))
Pass190,087 miles (+7,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 190,087 miles
- Test number
- 698190288276
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,343 miles (+4,636)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 182,343 miles
- Test number
- 855096584514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 177,707 miles
- Test number
- 567353534632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,707 miles (+8,920)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,707 miles
- Test number
- 810867004325
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass168,787 miles (+10,209)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 168,787 miles
- Test number
- 331448375547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,578 miles (+10,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 158,578 miles
- Test number
- 871374228129
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass148,495 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 148,495 miles
- Test number
- 264639693251
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail148,495 miles (+9,740)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,495 miles
- Test number
- 987670568219
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass138,755 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 138,755 miles
- Test number
- 236535167525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,753 miles (+8,302)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,753 miles
- Test number
- 360790123322
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing spring clip missing (3.5.1j)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass130,451 miles (+10,226)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 130,451 miles
- Test number
- 537023785024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,225 miles (+8,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 120,225 miles
- Test number
- 875327384021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,815 miles (+8,231)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 111,815 miles
- Test number
- 905165283012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,584 miles (+7,555)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 103,584 miles
- Test number
- 329607282076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,029 miles (+11,468)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 96,029 miles
- Test number
- 546998981041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,561 miles (+8,101)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,561 miles
- Test number
- 382712560075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,460 miles (+1,415)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 76,460 miles
- Test number
- 162562169035
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres on 2mm
Pass75,045 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 75,045 miles
- Test number
- 954982909090
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LB55 GVK
- Does LB55 GVK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 GVK expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 GVK?
- The MOT on LB55 GVK expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 GVK done?
- LB55 GVK was recorded at 206,913 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
- Has LB55 GVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 GVK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 GVK 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 GVK find?
- LB55 GVK passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.
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