BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc
LB55 LWPMOT history
LB55 LWP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 285,709 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 285,709 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 16,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 LWP
- 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 14 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 LWP was last recorded at 285,709 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 13,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 272,633 miles · 12 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,076 miles
- Average per year
- 16,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 285,709 miles
- 2024 – 272,633 miles
- 2022 – 229,198 miles
- 2021 – 200,010 miles
- 2020 – 183,609 miles
- 2019 – 169,981 miles
- 2018 – 147,797 miles
- 2017 – 128,485 miles
- 2016 – 109,572 miles
- 2015 – 88,350 miles
- 2014 – 68,176 miles
- 2013 – 53,184 miles
- 2012 – 41,951 miles
- 2011 – 33,467 miles
- 2010 – 28,863 miles
- 2009 – 25,604 miles
- 2008 – 23,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass285,709 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass285,709 miles (+13,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 285,709 miles
- Test number
- 886744506080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass272,633 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 272,633 miles
- Test number
- 956122115066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail272,633 miles (+43,435)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,633 miles
- Test number
- 100303272659
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass229,198 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 229,198 miles
- Test number
- 803198852419
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail229,197 miles (+29,187)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,197 miles
- Test number
- 189570325992
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass200,010 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 200,010 miles
- Test number
- 931320793029
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail200,006 miles (+16,397)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,006 miles
- Test number
- 826247295098
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass183,609 miles (+13,628)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 183,609 miles
- Test number
- 467994775307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,981 miles (+22,184)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 169,981 miles
- Test number
- 971301498350
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,797 miles (+19,312)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 147,797 miles
- Test number
- 481838479561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,485 miles (+18,913)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 128,485 miles
- Test number
- 140099444236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,572 miles (+21,222)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,572 miles
- Test number
- 350904535365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,350 miles (+20,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 88,350 miles
- Test number
- 158730174130
- AdvisoryFront tyres smooth on edges & wearing unevenly.
Pass68,176 miles (+14,992)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,176 miles
- Test number
- 955272384274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,184 miles (+11,233)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,184 miles
- Test number
- 829493303320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,951 miles (+8,484)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 41,951 miles
- Test number
- 749782752328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,467 miles (+4,604)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 33,467 miles
- Test number
- 297267841378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,863 miles (+3,259)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,863 miles
- Test number
- 684662240325
- NoteDamage wheel rims.
- NoteRear tyres worn close to the wear bars.
- NoteStone chips front windscreen.
Pass25,604 miles (+2,382)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 25,604 miles
- Test number
- 710532729303
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to the wear bars.
Pass23,222 miles (+1,067)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 23,222 miles
- Test number
- 413710858393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 22,155 miles
- Test number
- 513643968201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 LWP
- Does LB55 LWP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 LWP expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 LWP?
- The MOT on LB55 LWP expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 LWP done?
- LB55 LWP was recorded at 285,709 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 16,146 miles a year.
- Has LB55 LWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 LWP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 LWP 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 LWP find?
- LB55 LWP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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