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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LXRMOT history

LB55 LXR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
88,421 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LXR
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 expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LXR was last recorded at 88,421 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2018: 63,641 miles, lower than 63,646 miles on 10 Dec 2018.

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
84,270 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
4,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,421 miles
  • 2023 – 84,270 miles
  • 2022 – 81,717 miles
  • 2021 – 78,725 miles
  • 2020 – 75,989 miles
  • 2019 – 72,812 miles
  • 2018 – 63,641 miles
  • 2017 – 58,348 miles
  • 2016 – 55,352 miles
  • 2015 – 52,329 miles
  • 2014 – 49,656 miles
  • 2013 – 45,395 miles
  • 2012 – 39,295 miles
  • 2011 – 34,122 miles
  • 2010 – 29,131 miles
  • 2009 – 24,448 miles
  • 2008 – 18,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    744150231445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail88,421 miles (+4,151)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    536016002801
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass84,270 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    472869833200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,717 miles (+2,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    307881745025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass78,725 miles (+2,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    310369519430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass75,989 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    429719534268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail75,987 miles (+3,175)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    593266405479
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass72,812 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    739638775856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass63,641 miles (-5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    628461999381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,646 miles (+5,298)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    290681556613
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  11. Pass58,348 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    481220935363
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine.
  12. Pass55,352 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    209463040590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,329 miles
    Test number
    232620694945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,329 miles (+2,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,329 miles
    Test number
    749661300349
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass49,656 miles (+4,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    436697244313
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on edges
  16. Pass45,395 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    476111943321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,295 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    119713542362
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass39,295 miles (+5,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    678513742319
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass34,122 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,122 miles
    Test number
    948324041337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,131 miles
    Test number
    523041650376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,131 miles (+4,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,131 miles
    Test number
    964701450383
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass24,448 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    404309039411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,245 miles
    Test number
    470278948364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LXR

Does LB55 LXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LXR expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LXR?
The MOT on LB55 LXR expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LXR done?
LB55 LXR was recorded at 88,421 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,174 miles a year.
Has LB55 LXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LXR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 LXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 LXR find?
LB55 LXR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front coil spring corroded.

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