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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 JPUMOT history

LB55 JPU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,651 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JPU
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
18 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JPU was last recorded at 154,651 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,123 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,528 miles
Average per year
6,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,651 miles
  • 2025 – 150,123 miles
  • 2024 – 144,875 miles
  • 2023 – 138,587 miles
  • 2022 – 131,443 miles
  • 2021 – 125,850 miles
  • 2020 – 122,445 miles
  • 2019 – 117,356 miles
  • 2018 – 109,818 miles
  • 2017 – 101,966 miles
  • 2016 – 91,243 miles
  • 2015 – 83,092 miles
  • 2014 – 75,825 miles
  • 2013 – 69,051 miles
  • 2012 – 62,207 miles
  • 2011 – 55,805 miles
  • 2009 – 48,302 miles
  • 2008 – 39,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,651 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp deteriourated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Dust cover perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,651 miles (+4,528)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    302853511440
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp deteriourated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass150,123 miles (+5,248)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,123 miles
    Test number
    891624868206
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass144,875 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,875 miles
    Test number
    819278054884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,587 miles (+7,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    722524741244
    • 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))

  5. Pass131,443 miles (+5,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,443 miles
    Test number
    522007878342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass125,850 miles (+3,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    886883468395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass122,445 miles (+5,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    846670674914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass117,356 miles (+7,538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,356 miles
    Test number
    133110422656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,818 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,818 miles
    Test number
    118868583417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail109,813 miles (+7,847)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    636293553655
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass101,966 miles (+10,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,966 miles
    Test number
    354166234455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass91,243 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    180778250015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,092 miles (+7,267)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,092 miles
    Test number
    858832325053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inside edges

  14. Pass75,825 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    667502824055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,051 miles (+6,844)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    765441223064
    • NoteHandbrake release light on dash stuck on
    • NoteO/S/R Brake pad sensor wire loose in wheel area
    • NoteService light on dash

  16. Pass62,207 miles (+6,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    639343212076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,805 miles (+7,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,805 miles
    Test number
    566744521048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass48,302 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,302 miles
    Test number
    414519209335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    181848518305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JPU

Does LB55 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JPU is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JPU?
The MOT on LB55 JPU is valid until 25 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 JPU done?
LB55 JPU was recorded at 154,651 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,694 miles a year.
Has LB55 JPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JPU has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LB55 JPU 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 JPU find?
LB55 JPU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust clamp deteriourated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower dust cover perished, and 2 more.

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