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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 JJFMOT history

LB55 JJF is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,335 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JJF was last recorded at 118,335 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 9,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,599 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,736 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,335 miles
  • 2024 – 105,289 miles
  • 2023 – 101,319 miles
  • 2022 – 98,635 miles
  • 2021 – 94,904 miles
  • 2020 – 91,137 miles
  • 2019 – 86,597 miles
  • 2018 – 80,481 miles
  • 2017 – 74,952 miles
  • 2016 – 68,485 miles
  • 2015 – 61,630 miles
  • 2014 – 55,593 miles
  • 2013 – 49,859 miles
  • 2011 – 43,985 miles
  • 2009 – 34,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,335 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,335 miles (+9,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    647816156639
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass108,599 miles (+3,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    553960178295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,289 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    936363477084
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,319 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    674547326040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,300 miles (+2,665)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,300 miles
    Test number
    131060191091
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side offside cable broken (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,635 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,635 miles
    Test number
    734993845031
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail98,630 miles (+3,726)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    980151146038
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass94,904 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    105101550075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail94,903 miles (+3,766)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    505302725586
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,137 miles (+4,540)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,137 miles
    Test number
    685056078597
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread wearing thin (approximately 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,597 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,597 miles
    Test number
    591108294065
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail86,596 miles (+6,115)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    285758872901
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass80,481 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,481 miles
    Test number
    629065712493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  14. Fail80,479 miles (+5,527)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    530140359400
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Pass74,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    867255314816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail74,950 miles (+6,465)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    236130380884
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass68,485 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    282760314708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,483 miles (+6,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    232359928823
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass61,630 miles (+6,037)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    595522715094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass55,593 miles (+5,734)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,593 miles
    Test number
    497931424087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail49,859 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,859 miles
    Test number
    125208323408
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass49,859 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,859 miles
    Test number
    249928723039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,985 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    135453651335
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass43,985 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    766603351351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,265 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    399251111040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    833974469331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JJF

Does LB55 JJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JJF is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JJF?
The MOT on LB55 JJF is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JJF done?
LB55 JJF was recorded at 118,335 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has LB55 JJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JJF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 JJF 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 JJF find?
LB55 JJF passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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