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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 ODFMOT history

LB55 ODF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 235,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
235,767 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ODF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ODF was last recorded at 235,767 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 3,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,245 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,522 miles
Average per year
10,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 235,767 miles
  • 2024 – 232,245 miles
  • 2023 – 219,009 miles
  • 2022 – 213,270 miles
  • 2021 – 206,447 miles
  • 2019 – 189,590 miles
  • 2018 – 178,030 miles
  • 2017 – 167,792 miles
  • 2016 – 157,671 miles
  • 2015 – 150,483 miles
  • 2014 – 142,154 miles
  • 2013 – 131,156 miles
  • 2012 – 118,760 miles
  • 2011 – 103,799 miles
  • 2010 – 91,278 miles
  • 2009 – 68,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,767 miles
  • AdvisorySide skirts fitted to vehicle obstructing inspection

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,767 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    235,767 miles
    Test number
    619107018524
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted to vehicle obstructing inspection

  2. Pass232,245 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    232,245 miles
    Test number
    816057291045
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail232,240 miles (+13,231)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,240 miles
    Test number
    490154108945
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass219,009 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    219,009 miles
    Test number
    816753461003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass213,270 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    213,270 miles
    Test number
    548157570965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass206,447 miles (+16,857)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    206,447 miles
    Test number
    579296844406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass189,590 miles (+11,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,590 miles
    Test number
    497217749929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass178,030 miles (+10,238)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,030 miles
    Test number
    825235931073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass167,792 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,792 miles
    Test number
    563285544693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,671 miles
    Test number
    353577648480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,670 miles (+7,187)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,670 miles
    Test number
    854628937729
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass150,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,483 miles
    Test number
    108947475166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail150,483 miles (+8,329)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,483 miles
    Test number
    255127775449
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass142,154 miles (+10,998)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    142,154 miles
    Test number
    459622574170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade leaves smear
    • NoteUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  15. Pass131,156 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,156 miles
    Test number
    878059173123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail131,152 miles (+12,392)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    696308273109
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass118,760 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,760 miles
    Test number
    266842882437
    • 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)

  18. Fail118,595 miles (+14,796)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,595 miles
    Test number
    726025672175
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  19. Pass103,799 miles (+12,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    689399771139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    850869550114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,278 miles (+23,032)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    393278550130
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear brake noisy when rotated

  22. Pass68,246 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    743932589190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,244 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    261500689485
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB55 ODF

Does LB55 ODF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 ODF expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ODF?
The MOT on LB55 ODF expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 ODF done?
LB55 ODF was recorded at 235,767 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 10,362 miles a year.
Has LB55 ODF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ODF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 ODF 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 ODF find?
LB55 ODF passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: side skirts fitted to vehicle obstructing inspection.

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