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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 OCWMOT history

LB55 OCW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
171,496 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OCW was last recorded at 171,496 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 6,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,563 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,933 miles
Average per year
9,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,496 miles
  • 2022 – 164,563 miles
  • 2021 – 164,271 miles
  • 2020 – 156,875 miles
  • 2019 – 142,058 miles
  • 2017 – 138,141 miles
  • 2016 – 132,553 miles
  • 2015 – 117,084 miles
  • 2014 – 102,364 miles
  • 2013 – 83,562 miles
  • 2012 – 71,714 miles
  • 2011 – 49,395 miles
  • 2010 – 37,411 miles
  • 2009 – 29,226 miles
  • 2008 – 21,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,496 miles (+6,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,496 miles
    Test number
    523567011073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass164,563 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    164,563 miles
    Test number
    743536149352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass164,271 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,271 miles
    Test number
    829372679577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail164,271 miles (+7,396)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,271 miles
    Test number
    561933167416
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,875 miles (+14,817)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    875027015683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,058 miles (+3,917)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,058 miles
    Test number
    296675149269
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass138,141 miles (+5,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,141 miles
    Test number
    439439679697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass132,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    132,553 miles
    Test number
    562454938019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail132,553 miles (+15,469)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,553 miles
    Test number
    526694100674
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass117,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,084 miles
    Test number
    166498550231
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail117,084 miles (+14,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,084 miles
    Test number
    383096016554
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass102,364 miles (+18,802)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,364 miles
    Test number
    199438924357
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass83,562 miles (+422)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    976862353380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register on smoke meter
    • NoteOffside front service brake noisy/squeaky
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake noisy/squeaky

  14. Fail83,140 miles (+11,426)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    505129533300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register on smoke meter
    • NoteOffside front service brake noisy/squeaky
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake noisy/squeaky

  15. Pass71,714 miles (+22,319)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    749568622344
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass49,395 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    176558211356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,524 miles
    Test number
    977319181080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,524 miles (+7,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,524 miles
    Test number
    478819781041
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass37,411 miles (+8,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,411 miles
    Test number
    391334880045
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass29,226 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,226 miles
    Test number
    450166379005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,327 miles
    Test number
    804454798014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 OCW

Does LB55 OCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 OCW expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OCW?
The MOT on LB55 OCW expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 OCW done?
LB55 OCW was recorded at 171,496 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 9,686 miles a year.
Has LB55 OCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OCW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 OCW 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 OCW find?
LB55 OCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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