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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LWKMOT history

LB55 LWK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
102,200 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWK was last recorded at 102,200 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,240 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
960 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,200 miles
  • 2023 – 101,240 miles
  • 2022 – 93,757 miles
  • 2021 – 91,864 miles
  • 2020 – 90,040 miles
  • 2019 – 86,432 miles
  • 2017 – 83,467 miles
  • 2016 – 79,409 miles
  • 2015 – 76,031 miles
  • 2014 – 72,266 miles
  • 2013 – 67,368 miles
  • 2012 – 58,746 miles
  • 2010 – 39,112 miles
  • 2009 – 33,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,200 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    501577810549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,240 miles (+7,483)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,240 miles
    Test number
    617122153307
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass93,757 miles (+1,893)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,757 miles
    Test number
    923347292562
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,864 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    713365645112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail91,766 miles (+1,726)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    419065551972
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking Seal splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,040 miles (+3,608)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    766824820238
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass86,432 miles (+2,965)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    849827371333
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,467 miles (+4,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,467 miles
    Test number
    586331914848
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass79,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    186649914884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail79,409 miles (+3,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    229164669629
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass76,031 miles (+3,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    738453265012
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass72,266 miles (+4,898)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,266 miles
    Test number
    849562364005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

  13. Pass67,368 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,368 miles
    Test number
    856364543026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,746 miles (+19,634)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,746 miles
    Test number
    259545942078
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated (inner sidewall)
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated (inner sidewall)

  15. Pass39,112 miles (+6,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    554491260277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    710940559271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWK

Does LB55 LWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWK expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWK?
The MOT on LB55 LWK expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWK done?
LB55 LWK was recorded at 102,200 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWK 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 LWK find?
LB55 LWK passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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