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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 NZCMOT history

LB55 NZC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
157,474 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NZC was last recorded at 157,474 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2020: 152,226 miles, lower than 154,200 miles on 28 Sept 2019.

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
156,754 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,474 miles
  • 2024 – 156,754 miles
  • 2023 – 156,138 miles
  • 2022 – 155,012 miles
  • 2021 – 153,034 miles
  • 2020 – 152,230 miles
  • 2019 – 154,200 miles
  • 2018 – 150,931 miles
  • 2016 – 150,436 miles
  • 2015 – 148,071 miles
  • 2014 – 145,591 miles
  • 2013 – 142,238 miles
  • 2012 – 132,904 miles
  • 2011 – 125,135 miles
  • 2010 – 119,096 miles
  • 2009 – 89,252 miles
  • 2008 – 88,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,474 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,474 miles (+720)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,474 miles
    Test number
    999800767922
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,754 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,754 miles
    Test number
    568392807448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,138 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,138 miles
    Test number
    675582362716
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass155,012 miles (+1,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,012 miles
    Test number
    668586617326
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass153,034 miles (+804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,034 miles
    Test number
    684388994551
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass152,230 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,230 miles
    Test number
    776288059217
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail152,226 miles (-1,974)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,226 miles
    Test number
    505186138856
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass154,200 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,200 miles
    Test number
    459849800915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,931 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,931 miles
    Test number
    335012680864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,901 miles (+465)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,901 miles
    Test number
    962223570417
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass150,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,436 miles
    Test number
    948071058963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,436 miles (+2,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,436 miles
    Test number
    810328571474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass148,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,071 miles
    Test number
    790331511204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail148,071 miles (+2,480)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,071 miles
    Test number
    201208059568
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass145,591 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    615446254342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,238 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,238 miles
    Test number
    415732953395
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass142,238 miles (+9,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    142,238 miles
    Test number
    467692653350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass132,904 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,904 miles
    Test number
    186062962330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,135 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    416846371224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody & sill covers fitted

  20. Pass125,135 miles (+6,039)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    567756271226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody & sill covers fitted

  21. Pass119,096 miles (+6,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,096 miles
    Test number
    124735480251
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash

  22. Pass113,065 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    952932110020
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges of tread

  23. Fail113,065 miles (+23,813)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    900962910073
    • FailureNearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges of tread

  24. Pass89,252 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    330273019084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,322 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    724242758397
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear pads getting low

Questions about LB55 NZC

Does LB55 NZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NZC is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NZC?
The MOT on LB55 NZC is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 NZC done?
LB55 NZC was recorded at 157,474 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has LB55 NZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NZC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 NZC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 NZC find?
LB55 NZC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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