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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 LWHMOT history

LB55 LWH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
175,404 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWH
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWH was last recorded at 175,404 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,986 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
9,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,404 miles
  • 2024 – 159,794 miles
  • 2023 – 148,264 miles
  • 2022 – 144,689 miles
  • 2021 – 139,810 miles
  • 2020 – 130,565 miles
  • 2019 – 122,661 miles
  • 2018 – 110,471 miles
  • 2017 – 106,900 miles
  • 2016 – 98,446 miles
  • 2015 – 91,505 miles
  • 2014 – 84,996 miles
  • 2013 – 80,041 miles
  • 2012 – 69,318 miles
  • 2011 – 56,488 miles
  • 2010 – 42,159 miles
  • 2009 – 26,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,404 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,404 miles (+418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,404 miles
    Test number
    695366869019
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,986 miles (+15,192)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,986 miles
    Test number
    505974169491
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,794 miles (+411)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,794 miles
    Test number
    267788319405
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,383 miles (+11,119)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,383 miles
    Test number
    823053285495
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,264 miles (+78)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    521613598596
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail148,186 miles (+3,497)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,186 miles
    Test number
    965109450070
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,689 miles (+4,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,689 miles
    Test number
    429961230552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,810 miles (+9,245)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,810 miles
    Test number
    863465613482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,565 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,565 miles
    Test number
    110361882679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,558 miles (+7,897)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,558 miles
    Test number
    581667079250
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,661 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,661 miles
    Test number
    493340445356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,282 miles (+11,811)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,282 miles
    Test number
    198851907082
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass110,471 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    271601886245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted to inc plasdtic covers fitted to os ns outer sills
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn on inner corner of tread and nearing legal limits

  14. Fail110,468 miles (+3,568)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,468 miles
    Test number
    434381162927
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 per cent worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted to inc plasdtic covers fitted to os ns outer sills
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn on inner corner of tread and nearing legal limits

  15. Pass106,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    294632075464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront 225/40r18 rear 255/35r18
    • AdvisoryFront under body panel loose

  16. Fail106,900 miles (+8,454)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    410322932642
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront 225/40r18 rear 255/35r18
    • AdvisoryFront under body panel loose

  17. Pass98,446 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    527303960900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,505 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,505 miles
    Test number
    966987275027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,996 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    688406364056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,041 miles (+10,723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,041 miles
    Test number
    729955003084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,318 miles (+12,830)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    199706642415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,488 miles (+14,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,488 miles
    Test number
    777764571034
    • 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)

  23. Pass42,159 miles (+16,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,159 miles
    Test number
    333603980021
    • NoteFronttyres low on edge

  24. Pass26,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,113 miles
    Test number
    783901999025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWH

Does LB55 LWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWH expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWH?
The MOT on LB55 LWH expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWH done?
LB55 LWH was recorded at 175,404 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 9,397 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWH 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 LWH find?
LB55 LWH passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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