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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LXHMOT history

LB55 LXH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,947 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LXH was last recorded at 127,947 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 15,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,519 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15,428 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,947 miles
  • 2024 – 112,519 miles
  • 2023 – 96,165 miles
  • 2022 – 86,809 miles
  • 2021 – 79,572 miles
  • 2020 – 67,720 miles
  • 2019 – 51,250 miles
  • 2018 – 51,202 miles
  • 2017 – 41,029 miles
  • 2016 – 39,586 miles
  • 2015 – 38,042 miles
  • 2014 – 35,523 miles
  • 2013 – 34,073 miles
  • 2012 – 32,913 miles
  • 2011 – 31,140 miles
  • 2010 – 26,746 miles
  • 2009 – 21,292 miles
  • 2008 – 16,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,947 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,947 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    549799406766
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,947 miles (+15,428)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    472837392609
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,519 miles
    Test number
    226254638484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,519 miles (+16,354)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,519 miles
    Test number
    712491153180
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,165 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,165 miles
    Test number
    180280566824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail96,163 miles (+9,354)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    219852912878
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,809 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    710383128953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail86,804 miles (+7,232)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,804 miles
    Test number
    827995896984
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    430824650648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail79,572 miles (+11,852)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    943214196058
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass67,720 miles (+16,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    406235663397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,250 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,250 miles
    Test number
    963927074106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass51,202 miles (+10,173)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    539988726113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight wear to the OSR tyre inside face

  14. Pass41,029 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    600107882769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass39,586 miles (+1,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,586 miles
    Test number
    497590817648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass38,042 miles (+2,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    977941494152
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to perish

  17. Pass35,523 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    605995524230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,073 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    347907313447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,913 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,913 miles
    Test number
    188305632286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,140 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,140 miles
    Test number
    128796931239
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass26,746 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    682227030237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,292 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,292 miles
    Test number
    791996639304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,056 miles
    Test number
    234625858300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LXH

Does LB55 LXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LXH is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LXH?
The MOT on LB55 LXH is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LXH done?
LB55 LXH was recorded at 127,947 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has LB55 LXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LXH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 LXH 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 LXH find?
LB55 LXH passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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