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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 HZGMOT history

LB55 HZG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 238,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
238,459 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HZG was last recorded at 238,459 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,176 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,283 miles
Average per year
9,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,459 miles
  • 2025 – 233,176 miles
  • 2024 – 228,018 miles
  • 2023 – 220,938 miles
  • 2022 – 210,798 miles
  • 2021 – 206,217 miles
  • 2020 – 202,251 miles
  • 2019 – 196,223 miles
  • 2018 – 188,994 miles
  • 2017 – 185,127 miles
  • 2016 – 179,607 miles
  • 2015 – 169,031 miles
  • 2014 – 156,619 miles
  • 2012 – 139,557 miles
  • 2011 – 134,270 miles
  • 2010 – 121,511 miles
  • 2009 – 99,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,459 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear sub frame started to corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,459 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    238,459 miles
    Test number
    733002262603
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail238,459 miles (+5,283)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,459 miles
    Test number
    569265085756
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass233,176 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    233,176 miles
    Test number
    604811649731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail233,176 miles (+5,158)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,176 miles
    Test number
    905342036921
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass228,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    228,018 miles
    Test number
    760196042568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail228,018 miles (+7,080)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,018 miles
    Test number
    697270392306
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass220,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    220,938 miles
    Test number
    491757698419
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail220,938 miles (+10,140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,938 miles
    Test number
    234742388751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass210,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    210,798 miles
    Test number
    502816846440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail210,798 miles (+4,581)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,798 miles
    Test number
    644588251067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass206,217 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    206,217 miles
    Test number
    195649106944
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame started to corroded

  12. Fail206,217 miles (+3,966)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,217 miles
    Test number
    156215104050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame started to corroded

  13. Pass202,251 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    202,251 miles
    Test number
    626612512445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing light not working

  14. Fail202,249 miles (+6,026)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,249 miles
    Test number
    951147112988
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing light not working

  15. Pass196,223 miles (+7,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    196,223 miles
    Test number
    255255564054
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass188,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    188,994 miles
    Test number
    989233987615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail188,994 miles (+3,867)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,994 miles
    Test number
    630093015919
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass185,127 miles (+5,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    185,127 miles
    Test number
    655137695197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass179,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    179,607 miles
    Test number
    368713975636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail179,607 miles (+10,576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,607 miles
    Test number
    139855163582
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  21. Pass169,031 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    169,031 miles
    Test number
    159717535025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail169,031 miles (+12,412)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,031 miles
    Test number
    557887135005
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass156,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    156,619 miles
    Test number
    635478644056
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  24. Fail156,619 miles (+17,062)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,619 miles
    Test number
    308398544006
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass139,557 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,557 miles
    Test number
    986625242305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass134,270 miles (+12,759)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    134,270 miles
    Test number
    478616641414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass121,511 miles (+22,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    480983210339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,030 miles (+23,157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,030 miles
    Test number
    741638539334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,873 miles
    Test number
    332665109061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HZG

Does LB55 HZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HZG is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HZG?
The MOT on LB55 HZG is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HZG done?
LB55 HZG was recorded at 238,459 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,500 miles a year.
Has LB55 HZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HZG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HZG 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 HZG find?
LB55 HZG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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