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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB55 LXLMOT history

LB55 LXL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,401 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LXL was last recorded at 155,401 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 10,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,628 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,773 miles
Average per year
6,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,401 miles
  • 2025 – 144,628 miles
  • 2024 – 139,080 miles
  • 2023 – 133,602 miles
  • 2022 – 127,711 miles
  • 2021 – 122,635 miles
  • 2020 – 119,025 miles
  • 2019 – 115,092 miles
  • 2018 – 111,782 miles
  • 2017 – 107,897 miles
  • 2016 – 102,426 miles
  • 2015 – 92,169 miles
  • 2013 – 85,497 miles
  • 2012 – 77,279 miles
  • 2011 – 67,140 miles
  • 2010 – 52,847 miles
  • 2009 – 43,884 miles
  • 2008 – 32,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Lower engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,401 miles (+10,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,401 miles
    Test number
    346993601452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,628 miles (+5,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,628 miles
    Test number
    772040139485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,080 miles (+5,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,080 miles
    Test number
    898436102405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,602 miles (+241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,602 miles
    Test number
    208285112399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,361 miles (+5,650)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,361 miles
    Test number
    702511355209
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,711 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,711 miles
    Test number
    785994338224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted

  7. Fail127,709 miles (+5,074)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,709 miles
    Test number
    164336590250
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted

  8. Pass122,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,635 miles
    Test number
    336122931147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,635 miles (+3,610)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,635 miles
    Test number
    919001439255
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,025 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    223273030363
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brakes squealing

  11. Fail119,025 miles (+3,933)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    972058490134
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brakes squealing

  12. Pass115,092 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,092 miles
    Test number
    361883601848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail115,091 miles (+3,309)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    941666671068
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass111,782 miles (+3,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,782 miles
    Test number
    145686844837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass107,897 miles (+5,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,897 miles
    Test number
    810406614417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,426 miles
    Test number
    741300193512
    • AdvisoryDash warning tyre pressure reset
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm outer sidewall slight damage (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sidewall slight damage

  17. Fail102,426 miles (+10,257)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,426 miles
    Test number
    421210805719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working Bulb blown and replaced (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDash warning tyre pressure reset
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm outer sidewall slight damage (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sidewall slight damage

  18. Pass92,169 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,169 miles
    Test number
    695875305031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    236312353334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail85,497 miles (+8,218)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    648252253377
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass77,279 miles (+10,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    967065752340
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass67,140 miles (+14,293)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    179197131351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,847 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,847 miles
    Test number
    921867350324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,884 miles (+10,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    284296649332
    • 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)

  25. Pass32,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,973 miles
    Test number
    630198738384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 LXL

Does LB55 LXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LXL is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LXL?
The MOT on LB55 LXL is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LXL done?
LB55 LXL was recorded at 155,401 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
Has LB55 LXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LXL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 LXL 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 LXL find?
LB55 LXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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