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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 LVXMOT history

LB55 LVX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,458 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LVX was last recorded at 178,458 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,605 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,853 miles
Average per year
7,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,458 miles
  • 2024 – 174,605 miles
  • 2023 – 169,001 miles
  • 2022 – 161,666 miles
  • 2021 – 156,698 miles
  • 2020 – 152,731 miles
  • 2019 – 149,877 miles
  • 2018 – 146,983 miles
  • 2017 – 143,048 miles
  • 2016 – 138,435 miles
  • 2015 – 120,189 miles
  • 2014 – 103,889 miles
  • 2013 – 93,064 miles
  • 2012 – 77,801 miles
  • 2011 – 74,351 miles
  • 2010 – 64,830 miles
  • 2009 – 56,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBonnet cannot be closed in a secure position

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Both rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,458 miles
    Test number
    836426600780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cannot be closed in a secure position

  2. Fail178,457 miles (+3,852)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,457 miles
    Test number
    180438600918
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cannot be closed in a secure position

  3. Pass174,605 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,605 miles
    Test number
    705251077064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,001 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,001 miles
    Test number
    398549962342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,666 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,666 miles
    Test number
    161925502852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,698 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,698 miles
    Test number
    587721475000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,731 miles (+2,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,731 miles
    Test number
    244332271785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake slightly less effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dip headlamp slightly less bright
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working

  8. Pass149,877 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    847539543167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,983 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    245053860078
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail146,981 miles (+3,933)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,981 miles
    Test number
    953697604706
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside dip headlamp light intensity less than other side
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure

  11. Pass143,048 miles (+4,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,048 miles
    Test number
    760417059045
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

  12. Pass138,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,435 miles
    Test number
    921742153057
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

  13. Fail138,432 miles (+18,243)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,432 miles
    Test number
    858026301829
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

  14. Pass120,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,189 miles
    Test number
    680271936473
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit

  15. Fail120,189 miles (+16,300)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,189 miles
    Test number
    387697709987
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit

  16. Pass103,889 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    336637844446
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

  17. Fail103,879 miles (+10,815)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,879 miles
    Test number
    336720244250
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

  18. Fail93,064 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    335656443454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass93,064 miles (+15,263)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    438406943227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass77,801 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    378631262271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,351 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    895267651319
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on the edges.

  22. Fail74,337 miles (+9,507)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    138106951381
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on the edges.

  23. Pass64,830 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    612480650307
    • NoteFront brake pads are low.will need replacing soon.

  24. Fail64,830 miles (+8,359)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    783720150388
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads are low.will need replacing soon.

  25. Pass56,471 miles (+9,795)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    522567359383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    903899109088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LVX

Does LB55 LVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LVX is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LVX?
The MOT on LB55 LVX is valid until 15 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 LVX done?
LB55 LVX was recorded at 178,458 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,743 miles a year.
Has LB55 LVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LVX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 LVX 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 LVX find?
LB55 LVX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake binding; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; bonnet cannot be closed in a secure position.

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