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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LVKMOT history

LB55 LVK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 57,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,562 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LVK was last recorded at 57,562 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,515 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
2,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,562 miles
  • 2024 – 57,193 miles
  • 2023 – 56,565 miles
  • 2022 – 55,835 miles
  • 2021 – 55,056 miles
  • 2020 – 54,636 miles
  • 2019 – 54,174 miles
  • 2018 – 52,588 miles
  • 2017 – 49,256 miles
  • 2016 – 45,781 miles
  • 2015 – 43,245 miles
  • 2014 – 40,706 miles
  • 2013 – 37,245 miles
  • 2012 – 34,317 miles
  • 2011 – 30,036 miles
  • 2010 – 26,794 miles
  • 2009 – 20,613 miles
  • 2008 – 17,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,562 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,562 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    949100485002
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail57,515 miles (+322)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,515 miles
    Test number
    313721365247
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,193 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,193 miles
    Test number
    998577969209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,565 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,565 miles
    Test number
    834311316943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail56,533 miles (+698)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    359955684497
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass55,835 miles (+779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    450845626088
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass55,056 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    518599554827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,636 miles (+462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    730256294866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass54,174 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    673773780080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,588 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    365979543344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,256 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    549087992647
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  12. Pass45,781 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    926367575459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,245 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    453027222212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,706 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    416438134426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,245 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,245 miles
    Test number
    849009133380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,317 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    505415742313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,036 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,036 miles
    Test number
    808092041336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,794 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    581628540320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,613 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,613 miles
    Test number
    584661259390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,382 miles
    Test number
    230162658306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LVK

Does LB55 LVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LVK is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LVK?
The MOT on LB55 LVK is valid until 20 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 LVK done?
LB55 LVK was recorded at 57,562 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,368 miles a year.
Has LB55 LVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LVK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 LVK 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 LVK find?
LB55 LVK passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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