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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LB55 HYMMOT history

LB55 HYM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 216,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
216,279 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 HYM was last recorded at 216,279 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 8,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,584 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,695 miles
Average per year
12,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 216,279 miles
  • 2023 – 207,584 miles
  • 2022 – 201,650 miles
  • 2021 – 191,404 miles
  • 2020 – 186,559 miles
  • 2019 – 171,369 miles
  • 2018 – 153,285 miles
  • 2017 – 138,129 miles
  • 2016 – 130,513 miles
  • 2015 – 118,483 miles
  • 2014 – 98,911 miles
  • 2013 – 82,602 miles
  • 2012 – 67,910 miles
  • 2011 – 53,594 miles
  • 2010 – 40,508 miles
  • 2009 – 28,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail216,279 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail216,279 miles (+8,695)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,279 miles
    Test number
    130769150639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass207,584 miles (+5,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    207,584 miles
    Test number
    100664916324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass201,650 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    201,650 miles
    Test number
    327252874123
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,650 miles (+10,246)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,650 miles
    Test number
    870830739786
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,404 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,404 miles
    Test number
    984791507017
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail191,404 miles (+4,845)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,404 miles
    Test number
    583697367943
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass186,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,559 miles
    Test number
    509455986119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail186,559 miles (+15,190)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,559 miles
    Test number
    952300819618
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass171,369 miles (+18,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,369 miles
    Test number
    196101027157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass153,285 miles (+15,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,285 miles
    Test number
    279568099092
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass138,129 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,129 miles
    Test number
    844791070156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail138,122 miles (+7,609)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,122 miles
    Test number
    916903689845
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass130,513 miles (+212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,513 miles
    Test number
    334915506217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail130,301 miles (+11,818)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,301 miles
    Test number
    779249230030
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass118,483 miles (+19,572)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,483 miles
    Test number
    649906105130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,911 miles (+16,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,911 miles
    Test number
    346541954070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,602 miles
    Test number
    116236053061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,602 miles (+14,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,602 miles
    Test number
    676456153029
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass67,910 miles (+14,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    308046542064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,594 miles (+13,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    507902741054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,508 miles (+12,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    402325700014
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass28,015 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    313036509051
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn very near limit - suggest replace
    • NoteRear brake pads appear worn very thin - suggest attention/possible replace

Questions about LB55 HYM

Does LB55 HYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 HYM expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HYM?
The MOT on LB55 HYM expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 HYM done?
LB55 HYM was recorded at 216,279 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 12,516 miles a year.
Has LB55 HYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HYM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 HYM 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 HYM find?
LB55 HYM failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 4 more.

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