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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

LB55 LWMMOT history

LB55 LWM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2023
Mileage
159,589 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWM was last recorded at 159,589 miles on 26 Feb 2022, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,473 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
10,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,589 miles
  • 2021 – 159,473 miles
  • 2019 – 147,830 miles
  • 2018 – 130,361 miles
  • 2017 – 120,565 miles
  • 2016 – 112,891 miles
  • 2015 – 100,356 miles
  • 2013 – 79,298 miles
  • 2012 – 62,927 miles
  • 2011 – 50,013 miles
  • 2010 – 32,293 miles
  • 2009 – 25,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,589 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside steering arm has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust corroded and center bracket insecure,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Screen chipped,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perished. (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,589 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,589 miles
    Test number
    922200196261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,473 miles (+11,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,473 miles
    Test number
    958105831817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,830 miles (+150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    718806506162
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and center bracket insecure,
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped,

  4. Fail147,680 miles (+17,319)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,680 miles
    Test number
    981045772959
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and center bracket insecure,
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped,

  5. Pass130,361 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,361 miles
    Test number
    927147606499
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all perished. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail130,350 miles (+9,785)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,350 miles
    Test number
    161757326444
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all perished. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass120,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,565 miles
    Test number
    206711757464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail120,565 miles (+7,674)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,565 miles
    Test number
    655510842237
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass112,891 miles (+12,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    393467292470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail100,356 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,356 miles
    Test number
    415880755005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMIL on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass100,356 miles (+21,058)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,356 miles
    Test number
    565840755005
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMIL on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass79,298 miles (+16,371)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    526948913232
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTpms light ?

  13. Fail62,927 miles1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    416973322252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & worn badly on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn badly on edges
    • NoteService due lamp illuminated -4500 mls
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) lamp illuminated
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slightly worn out

  14. Pass62,927 miles (+12,914)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    897943322256
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & worn badly on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn badly on edges
    • NoteService due lamp illuminated -4500 mls
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) lamp illuminated
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slightly worn out

  15. Pass50,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    366092731207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,013 miles (+17,720)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    706372031229
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,293 miles (+6,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,293 miles
    Test number
    942640730106
    • NoteAll 4 alloy wheels are kerbed

  18. Pass25,740 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,740 miles
    Test number
    432685019141
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO IT'S MARKER & FRONTS ARE FEATHERING & APEARS TO NEED ALIGNMENT. Thanx.

Questions about LB55 LWM

Does LB55 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWM expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWM?
The MOT on LB55 LWM expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWM done?
LB55 LWM was recorded at 159,589 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2022, an average of 10,424 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWM 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 LWM find?
LB55 LWM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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