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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB55 JHLMOT history

LB55 JHL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,817 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JHL was last recorded at 156,817 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 5,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,864 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,953 miles
Average per year
8,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,817 miles
  • 2025 – 150,864 miles
  • 2024 – 149,540 miles
  • 2023 – 142,882 miles
  • 2022 – 136,527 miles
  • 2021 – 129,501 miles
  • 2020 – 119,843 miles
  • 2019 – 108,605 miles
  • 2018 – 96,186 miles
  • 2016 – 80,901 miles
  • 2015 – 69,802 miles
  • 2014 – 61,016 miles
  • 2013 – 52,388 miles
  • 2012 – 42,350 miles
  • 2011 – 36,853 miles
  • 2010 – 26,966 miles
  • 2009 – 21,408 miles
  • 2008 – 17,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,817 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder Tray Applied

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,817 miles (+5,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,817 miles
    Test number
    667738596759
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Applied
  2. Pass150,864 miles (+1,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,864 miles
    Test number
    278594956638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted
  3. Pass149,540 miles (+6,658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,540 miles
    Test number
    263241331793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,882 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,882 miles
    Test number
    192024481566
    • 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. Pass136,527 miles (+7,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,527 miles
    Test number
    159694311605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,501 miles (+9,658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,501 miles
    Test number
    297538161699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,843 miles (+11,238)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,843 miles
    Test number
    333266479579
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass108,605 miles (+12,419)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    916542733831
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,186 miles (+15,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    263354800128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,901 miles
    Test number
    382358447154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail80,901 miles (+11,099)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,901 miles
    Test number
    134976616791
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate letter/figure incomplete front and rear (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass69,802 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    472143443738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,016 miles (+8,628)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    777518154371
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyres bald on edges
  14. Pass52,388 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,388 miles
    Test number
    485455653432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,350 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,350 miles
    Test number
    318063962310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,853 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,853 miles
    Test number
    408916151441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,966 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,966 miles
    Test number
    442207610493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,408 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    824409639391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,326 miles
    Test number
    374710758372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JHL

Does LB55 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JHL is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JHL?
The MOT on LB55 JHL is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JHL done?
LB55 JHL was recorded at 156,817 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 8,153 miles a year.
Has LB55 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JHL has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LB55 JHL 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 JHL find?
LB55 JHL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: under tray applied.

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