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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 JHVMOT history

LB55 JHV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,768 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JHV was last recorded at 54,768 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 7,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2023: 46,740 miles, lower than 54,914 miles on 24 Oct 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
47,614 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,154 miles
Average per year
2,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,768 miles
  • 2024 – 47,614 miles
  • 2023 – 46,740 miles
  • 2022 – 54,914 miles
  • 2021 – 44,954 miles
  • 2020 – 44,260 miles
  • 2019 – 43,081 miles
  • 2018 – 39,430 miles
  • 2017 – 37,994 miles
  • 2016 – 34,784 miles
  • 2015 – 32,141 miles
  • 2014 – 29,305 miles
  • 2013 – 26,231 miles
  • 2012 – 22,451 miles
  • 2011 – 18,746 miles
  • 2010 – 15,567 miles
  • 2009 – 12,880 miles
  • 2008 – 7,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryUnder tray / vehicle presented in wet conditions

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    530431718404
    • AdvisoryUnder tray / vehicle presented in wet conditions

  2. Fail54,768 miles (+7,154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    910172202598
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray / vehicle presented in wet conditions

  3. Pass47,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    459640294694
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail47,614 miles (+874)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    875465884069
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,740 miles (-8,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    702407121554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,914 miles (+9,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,914 miles
    Test number
    656437123201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,954 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,954 miles
    Test number
    989312690050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,260 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    663368748618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,081 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,081 miles
    Test number
    686143036634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail43,078 miles (+3,648)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,078 miles
    Test number
    630412687616
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,430 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,430 miles
    Test number
    641997732886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    381710731975
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail37,994 miles (+3,210)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    452409520285
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass34,784 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    926892816999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,141 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    606403313411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,305 miles (+3,074)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    157386794291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass26,231 miles (+3,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,231 miles
    Test number
    198272883222
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass22,451 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,451 miles
    Test number
    349505282442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,746 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,746 miles
    Test number
    408329911300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,567 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,567 miles
    Test number
    480422100306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,880 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,880 miles
    Test number
    490035019470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    7,231 miles
    Test number
    504112738366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JHV

Does LB55 JHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JHV is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JHV?
The MOT on LB55 JHV is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JHV done?
LB55 JHV was recorded at 54,768 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 2,796 miles a year.
Has LB55 JHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JHV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 JHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 JHV find?
LB55 JHV passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: under tray / vehicle presented in wet conditions.

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