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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LWDMOT history

LB55 LWD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
128,129 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWD was last recorded at 128,129 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2013: 53,267 miles, lower than 71,172 miles on 6 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,221 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
8,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 128,129 miles
  • 2020 – 126,221 miles
  • 2019 – 120,969 miles
  • 2018 – 111,359 miles
  • 2017 – 98,549 miles
  • 2016 – 82,698 miles
  • 2015 – 64,913 miles
  • 2014 – 58,219 miles
  • 2013 – 53,267 miles
  • 2012 – 71,172 miles
  • 2011 – 35,642 miles
  • 2009 – 30,559 miles
  • 2008 – 21,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,129 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak From Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,129 miles (+1,908)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,129 miles
    Test number
    172299497187
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,221 miles (+5,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,221 miles
    Test number
    965663020245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass120,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,969 miles
    Test number
    481078386146
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,963 miles (+9,604)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,963 miles
    Test number
    113953434407
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,359 miles (+12,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,359 miles
    Test number
    788291919196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,549 miles
    Test number
    883605977380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail98,549 miles (+15,851)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,549 miles
    Test number
    713365488391
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush in hub. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass82,698 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    815224581523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,581 miles (+16,668)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,581 miles
    Test number
    126945533178
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor Not Working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak From Engine

  10. Pass64,913 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    890241653020
    • AdvisoryOil Leak From Engine

  11. Pass58,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    846977264247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail58,219 miles (+4,952)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    835926364228
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass53,267 miles (-17,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,267 miles
    Test number
    345522353152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,172 miles (+35,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    365716502025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,642 miles (+5,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    128599511409
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass30,559 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,559 miles
    Test number
    183373549364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,622 miles
    Test number
    574746148321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWD

Does LB55 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWD expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWD?
The MOT on LB55 LWD expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWD done?
LB55 LWD was recorded at 128,129 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 8,176 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 LWD find?
LB55 LWD passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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