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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 LZCMOT history

LB55 LZC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,242 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LZC was last recorded at 154,242 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,178 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,064 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,242 miles
  • 2023 – 145,660 miles
  • 2022 – 141,521 miles
  • 2021 – 135,844 miles
  • 2020 – 132,135 miles
  • 2019 – 128,100 miles
  • 2018 – 126,466 miles
  • 2017 – 118,821 miles
  • 2015 – 106,458 miles
  • 2014 – 102,476 miles
  • 2013 – 92,795 miles
  • 2012 – 76,702 miles
  • 2011 – 73,372 miles
  • 2009 – 66,520 miles
  • 2008 – 64,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect wengine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,242 miles
    Test number
    525281981586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,242 miles (+4,064)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,242 miles
    Test number
    377219371756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,178 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,178 miles
    Test number
    514551344169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,660 miles (+4,139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,660 miles
    Test number
    805808770355
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,521 miles (+5,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,521 miles
    Test number
    298293139109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront arm bushes have play

  6. Pass135,844 miles (+3,709)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,844 miles
    Test number
    275658715912
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,135 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,135 miles
    Test number
    996585726542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,988 miles (+3,888)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    828671973827
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass128,100 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    155488421394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,466 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,466 miles
    Test number
    723820507527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,821 miles
    Test number
    577457868070
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect wengine bay
    • AdvisoryAdvise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

  12. Fail118,821 miles (+12,363)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,821 miles
    Test number
    939512475708
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect wengine bay
    • AdvisoryAdvise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

  13. Pass106,458 miles (+3,982)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,458 miles
    Test number
    489251275124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wall damaged but not affecting tyre

  14. Pass102,476 miles (+9,681)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,476 miles
    Test number
    189251364168
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass92,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    339770713101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,795 miles (+16,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    737630313113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass76,702 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    237678492095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,372 miles (+6,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    297936021168
    • NoteO/s/f tyre torn on outer sidewall

  19. Pass66,520 miles (+1,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    413817529440
    • NotePlastic Shield Covering All Underneath

  20. Pass64,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,612 miles
    Test number
    340625748351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LZC

Does LB55 LZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LZC is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LZC?
The MOT on LB55 LZC is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LZC done?
LB55 LZC was recorded at 154,242 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has LB55 LZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LZC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 LZC 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 LZC find?
LB55 LZC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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