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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LXDMOT history

LB55 LXD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
144,017 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LXD
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LXD was last recorded at 144,017 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 12,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2015: 38,199 miles, lower than 50,371 miles on 29 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,707 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
12,310 miles
Average per year
9,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,017 miles
  • 2021 – 131,707 miles
  • 2019 – 107,255 miles
  • 2018 – 86,715 miles
  • 2017 – 74,526 miles
  • 2016 – 67,508 miles
  • 2015 – 38,199 miles
  • 2014 – 50,371 miles
  • 2013 – 42,384 miles
  • 2012 – 35,600 miles
  • 2011 – 27,953 miles
  • 2010 – 22,200 miles
  • 2009 – 19,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,017 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,017 miles (+12,310)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    781809967784
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,707 miles (+17,245)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,707 miles
    Test number
    418006523249
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,462 miles (+7,207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,462 miles
    Test number
    729295461784
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,255 miles (+157)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    611869285718
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail107,098 miles (+20,383)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,098 miles
    Test number
    302115063922
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,715 miles (+12,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,715 miles
    Test number
    503338063454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,526 miles (+7,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,526 miles
    Test number
    803726077413
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass67,508 miles (+29,309)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    561685781870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    888430345139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,199 miles (-12,172)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    378990345176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass50,371 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    848779344112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has excesssive wear to outer sidewall,

  12. Fail50,371 miles (+7,987)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    178178144131
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has excesssive wear to outer sidewall,

  13. Pass42,384 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    869899043149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,600 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    325351852154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,575 miles (+7,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    655960052178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Fail27,953 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    537370931132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass27,953 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    986000931132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    290574140408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,200 miles (+3,052)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    351137030177
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,148 miles
    Test number
    451301569105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 LXD

Does LB55 LXD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LXD expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LXD?
The MOT on LB55 LXD expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LXD done?
LB55 LXD was recorded at 144,017 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 9,231 miles a year.
Has LB55 LXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LXD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 LXD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 LXD find?
LB55 LXD passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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