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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LWOMOT history

LB55 LWO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
139,803 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 LWO was last recorded at 139,803 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 7,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,213 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,590 miles
Average per year
6,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,803 miles
  • 2025 – 132,213 miles
  • 2024 – 123,328 miles
  • 2023 – 115,170 miles
  • 2022 – 108,604 miles
  • 2021 – 102,491 miles
  • 2020 – 97,506 miles
  • 2018 – 91,835 miles
  • 2017 – 86,010 miles
  • 2016 – 78,968 miles
  • 2015 – 72,151 miles
  • 2014 – 66,632 miles
  • 2013 – 61,211 miles
  • 2012 – 56,180 miles
  • 2011 – 51,694 miles
  • 2010 – 47,004 miles
  • 2009 – 39,408 miles
  • 2008 – 30,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,803 miles
  • DangerousRear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working and burning smell

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner edge and 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,803 miles (+7,590)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,803 miles
    Test number
    531575643133
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working and burning smell

  2. Pass132,213 miles (+196)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,213 miles
    Test number
    861320010025
    • DangerousNoise internal to gearbox when clutch operated
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

  3. Fail132,017 miles (+8,689)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,017 miles
    Test number
    347735315365
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

  4. Pass123,328 miles (+8,158)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    941740954498
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,170 miles (+169)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,170 miles
    Test number
    467627892971
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,001 miles (+6,397)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,001 miles
    Test number
    427929391662
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,604 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,604 miles
    Test number
    248388394786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer position light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,481 miles (+5,990)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    302843091857
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer position light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,491 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,491 miles
    Test number
    253417456168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,506 miles (+5,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    446073871905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass91,835 miles (+5,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    572691948238
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass86,010 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    333059973736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,968 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    192443541315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,151 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    318603826892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,632 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    945633544364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,211 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,211 miles
    Test number
    306897643363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,180 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,180 miles
    Test number
    762937642363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,694 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,694 miles
    Test number
    437704051391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,004 miles (+7,596)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,004 miles
    Test number
    724094160364
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass39,408 miles (+9,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    872583869318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,109 miles
    Test number
    362885068329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWO

Does LB55 LWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWO expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWO?
The MOT on LB55 LWO expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWO done?
LB55 LWO was recorded at 139,803 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,337 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWO 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 LWO find?
LB55 LWO failed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 7 advisories: rear sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 11 more.

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