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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 OEDMOT history

LB55 OED is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
193,844 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OED
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OED was last recorded at 193,844 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 13,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2010: 84,779 miles, lower than 117,935 miles on 14 Dec 2009.

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
180,117 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,727 miles
Average per year
5,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,844 miles
  • 2025 – 180,117 miles
  • 2024 – 178,156 miles
  • 2023 – 170,821 miles
  • 2022 – 162,204 miles
  • 2021 – 158,542 miles
  • 2020 – 158,509 miles
  • 2019 – 151,210 miles
  • 2018 – 142,059 miles
  • 2017 – 136,278 miles
  • 2016 – 127,435 miles
  • 2015 – 120,976 miles
  • 2014 – 114,021 miles
  • 2013 – 106,817 miles
  • 2012 – 98,405 miles
  • 2010 – 89,208 miles
  • 2009 – 117,935 miles
  • 2008 – 87,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,844 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFRONT WIPER BLADES NOISEY
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,844 miles (+13,727)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    193,844 miles
    Test number
    223499308990
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT WIPER BLADES NOISEY
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass180,117 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,117 miles
    Test number
    507459712769
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail180,117 miles (+1,961)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,117 miles
    Test number
    160217544648
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass178,156 miles (+7,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,156 miles
    Test number
    872542187356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn uneven in comparison to n/s/r. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,821 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,821 miles
    Test number
    573091287174
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail170,821 miles (+8,617)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,821 miles
    Test number
    737390969243
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass162,204 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,204 miles
    Test number
    215575812794
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail162,204 miles (+3,662)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,204 miles
    Test number
    235273806617
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Flexi brake hose insecure.
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass158,542 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,542 miles
    Test number
    729492246858
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail158,539 miles (+30)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,539 miles
    Test number
    307803610051
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass158,509 miles (+7,299)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,509 miles
    Test number
    494367768790
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp poor image
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass151,210 miles (+9,151)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,210 miles
    Test number
    131735430108
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass142,059 miles (+5,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,059 miles
    Test number
    323027642647
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front joints

  14. Pass136,278 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,278 miles
    Test number
    999075657155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,011 miles (+8,576)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,011 miles
    Test number
    824718283742
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass127,435 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,435 miles
    Test number
    719723498213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,976 miles (+6,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    120,976 miles
    Test number
    375046335068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass114,021 miles (+7,204)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,021 miles
    Test number
    115943444052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass106,817 miles (+8,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    365500863064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,405 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,405 miles
    Test number
    725138452067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    780287200387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Fail89,208 miles (+4,429)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    480237600389
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass84,779 miles (-33,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    882108470077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass117,935 miles (+30,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    117,935 miles
    Test number
    364838049324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    182896538363
    • 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)

  26. Fail87,536 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    543236138375
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about LB55 OED

Does LB55 OED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 OED is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OED?
The MOT on LB55 OED is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 OED done?
LB55 OED was recorded at 193,844 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,989 miles a year.
Has LB55 OED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OED has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 OED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 OED find?
LB55 OED passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front wiper blades noisey, and 5 more.

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