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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LWWMOT history

LB55 LWW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
161,786 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWW was last recorded at 161,786 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 9,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,401 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
9,385 miles
Average per year
10,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,786 miles
  • 2021 – 152,401 miles
  • 2020 – 142,040 miles
  • 2019 – 126,696 miles
  • 2018 – 114,531 miles
  • 2017 – 104,725 miles
  • 2016 – 94,131 miles
  • 2015 – 81,525 miles
  • 2014 – 68,516 miles
  • 2013 – 52,513 miles
  • 2012 – 39,167 miles
  • 2011 – 25,372 miles
  • 2010 – 19,397 miles
  • 2009 – 14,134 miles
  • 2008 – 14,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,786 miles
    Test number
    995435532227
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,786 miles (+9,385)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,786 miles
    Test number
    571358103872
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,401 miles (+10,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,401 miles
    Test number
    586513825638
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front. (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass142,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,040 miles
    Test number
    427874480639
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat backrest has movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,040 miles (+15,344)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,040 miles
    Test number
    780797203887
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,696 miles (+344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,696 miles
    Test number
    650802381704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail126,352 miles (+11,821)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    776400192884
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass114,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    209070164735
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail114,531 miles (+9,806)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    895210687947
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass104,725 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,725 miles
    Test number
    933420878804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split nearly to cords (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper loose and inner wheel arch liner loose and damaged

  11. Fail104,595 miles (+10,464)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    678458744917
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split down to cords (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides low (only at 13%) (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split nearly to cords (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper loose and inner wheel arch liner loose and damaged

  12. Pass94,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    483738684979
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear inner cv joint has slight leak

  13. Fail94,131 miles (+12,606)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    847459910104
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear inner cv joint has slight leak

  14. Pass81,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    508111935179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail81,525 miles (+13,009)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    868831935128
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass68,516 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,516 miles
    Test number
    287873634178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail68,516 miles (+16,003)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,516 miles
    Test number
    347513134108
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass52,513 miles (+13,346)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,513 miles
    Test number
    158905553195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wiperblades damaged

  19. Pass39,167 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    389915132142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,074 miles (+13,702)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    469102732198
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass25,372 miles (+5,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,372 miles
    Test number
    266887651485
    • NoteWrong weight given by dvla, carried out deccelerometer brake test

  22. Pass19,397 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    202583950093
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail19,397 miles (+5,263)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    804780450077
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass14,134 miles (+52)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,134 miles
    Test number
    383209129074
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres have multiple cuts to outer sidewalls

  25. Pass14,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,082 miles
    Test number
    564096568399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWW

Does LB55 LWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWW expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWW?
The MOT on LB55 LWW expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWW done?
LB55 LWW was recorded at 161,786 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 10,664 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWW has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWW 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 LWW find?
LB55 LWW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear.; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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