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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 OCTMOT history

LB55 OCT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
170,476 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OCT was last recorded at 170,476 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,476 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,476 miles
  • 2021 – 157,871 miles
  • 2020 – 150,642 miles
  • 2019 – 138,859 miles
  • 2018 – 127,418 miles
  • 2017 – 113,240 miles
  • 2016 – 101,153 miles
  • 2015 – 95,727 miles
  • 2014 – 88,612 miles
  • 2013 – 79,374 miles
  • 2012 – 64,573 miles
  • 2011 – 53,736 miles
  • 2009 – 44,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,476 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake passed on 18%

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,476 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,476 miles
    Test number
    176034934829
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake passed on 18%

  2. Fail170,476 miles (+442)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,476 miles
    Test number
    935139439057
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split, casing visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure brake disc back plate / risk off affecting brake pads (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split casing visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,034 miles (+12,163)3 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,034 miles
    Test number
    464670623354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Inner lamp loose (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have a build up of rust on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass157,871 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,871 miles
    Test number
    228317388019
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system cracked (by rear axle)

  5. Fail157,871 miles (+7,229)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,871 miles
    Test number
    446887894570
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system cracked (by rear axle)

  6. Pass150,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,642 miles
    Test number
    617575464858
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,642 miles (+11,783)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,642 miles
    Test number
    436848090628
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass138,859 miles (+11,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,859 miles
    Test number
    874734809015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass127,418 miles (+14,178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,418 miles
    Test number
    716893647575
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass113,240 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,240 miles
    Test number
    897950100339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail113,239 miles (+12,086)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,239 miles
    Test number
    550493159317
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass101,153 miles (+5,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    913579356071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass95,727 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    158290875045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail95,727 miles (+7,115)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    397470475066
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass88,612 miles (+9,238)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    395087764063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass79,374 miles (+14,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    316351073043
    • 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)

  17. Pass64,573 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    376229962026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,736 miles (+8,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    856793471080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail44,995 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    582996559352
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass44,995 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    852696059303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    194757409459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 OCT

Does LB55 OCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 OCT expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OCT?
The MOT on LB55 OCT expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 OCT done?
LB55 OCT was recorded at 170,476 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 9,671 miles a year.
Has LB55 OCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OCT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 OCT 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 OCT find?
LB55 OCT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in screen; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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