BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB55 JHXMOT history
LB55 JHX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 263,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 263,524 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,334 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 JHX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 JHX was last recorded at 263,524 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 262,237 miles · 4 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,287 miles
- Average per year
- 10,334 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 263,524 miles
- 2024 – 262,237 miles
- 2023 – 243,671 miles
- 2022 – 234,006 miles
- 2021 – 220,616 miles
- 2020 – 207,310 miles
- 2019 – 196,767 miles
- 2018 – 178,585 miles
- 2017 – 168,339 miles
- 2016 – 164,951 miles
- 2015 – 156,849 miles
- 2014 – 148,583 miles
- 2013 – 140,617 miles
- 2012 – 133,414 miles
- 2011 – 117,235 miles
- 2010 – 108,615 miles
- 2009 – 100,154 miles
- 2008 – 86,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass263,524 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear WINTERR PROTECTION APPLIED ON SUB FRAME,COMPONENTS SUSPENSION NOT FULLY INSPECTED
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both front brake hoses insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass263,524 miles (+1,287)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 263,524 miles
- Test number
- 995502164160
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear WINTERR PROTECTION APPLIED ON SUB FRAME,COMPONENTS SUSPENSION NOT FULLY INSPECTED
Pass262,237 miles (+18,566)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 262,237 miles
- Test number
- 834845246697
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass243,671 miles (+9,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 243,671 miles
- Test number
- 139457656918
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass234,006 miles (+60)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 234,006 miles
- Test number
- 877464014555
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses insecure
Fail233,946 miles (+13,330)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,946 miles
- Test number
- 602946489767
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses insecure
Pass220,616 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 220,616 miles
- Test number
- 641346349822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fail220,616 miles (+13,306)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,616 miles
- Test number
- 495113495421
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Pass207,310 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 207,310 miles
- Test number
- 108654883867
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail207,309 miles (+10,542)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,309 miles
- Test number
- 402006419466
- DangerousAnti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousShock absorbers likely to become detached Rear top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousShock absorbers likely to become detached Rear top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass196,767 miles (+18,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 196,767 miles
- Test number
- 618088217731
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,585 miles (+10,246)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 178,585 miles
- Test number
- 653257187875
- AdvisoryFront pads 3/4 worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass168,339 miles (+3,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 168,339 miles
- Test number
- 210193880574
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass164,951 miles (+8,102)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 164,951 miles
- Test number
- 882743831886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,849 miles (+8,266)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 156,849 miles
- Test number
- 415206915243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,583 miles (+7,966)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 148,583 miles
- Test number
- 485629614252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 140,617 miles
- Test number
- 656210423256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,617 miles (+7,203)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,617 miles
- Test number
- 477370323260
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass133,414 miles (+16,179)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 133,414 miles
- Test number
- 456009822280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,235 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 117,235 miles
- Test number
- 226897211224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,222 miles (+8,607)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,222 miles
- Test number
- 596396611299
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Pass108,615 miles (+466)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 108,615 miles
- Test number
- 420625020265
- NoteCorrect registration plates fitted at time of retest
Fail108,149 miles (+7,995)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,149 miles
- Test number
- 224144020236
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass100,154 miles (+13,714)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 100,154 miles
- Test number
- 450946419211
- NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall
Pass86,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 86,440 miles
- Test number
- 161093138275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,440 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,440 miles
- Test number
- 990763938220
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB55 JHX
- Does LB55 JHX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 JHX expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 JHX?
- The MOT on LB55 JHX expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 JHX done?
- LB55 JHX was recorded at 263,524 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 10,334 miles a year.
- Has LB55 JHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 JHX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB55 JHX 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 JHX find?
- LB55 JHX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 1 more.
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