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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 OEFMOT history

LB55 OEF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
187,777 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OEF was last recorded at 187,777 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,774 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,777 miles
  • 2023 – 179,699 miles
  • 2022 – 171,098 miles
  • 2021 – 167,505 miles
  • 2020 – 165,335 miles
  • 2019 – 161,682 miles
  • 2018 – 155,476 miles
  • 2017 – 150,612 miles
  • 2016 – 141,799 miles
  • 2015 – 127,350 miles
  • 2014 – 119,109 miles
  • 2013 – 110,011 miles
  • 2012 – 101,150 miles
  • 2011 – 91,191 miles
  • 2010 – 72,063 miles
  • 2009 – 47,732 miles
  • 2008 – 24,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,777 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,777 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,777 miles
    Test number
    880025721098
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail187,774 miles (+8,075)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,774 miles
    Test number
    329040644123
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,699 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,699 miles
    Test number
    214023648530
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail179,684 miles (+8,586)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,684 miles
    Test number
    437653871792
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,098 miles
    Test number
    508939977627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail171,094 miles (+3,589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,094 miles
    Test number
    120309662494
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass167,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,505 miles
    Test number
    334131078570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail167,501 miles (+2,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,501 miles
    Test number
    556880304872
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass165,335 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    165,335 miles
    Test number
    236068367623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail165,334 miles (+3,652)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,334 miles
    Test number
    406431602440
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass161,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    161,682 miles
    Test number
    559034557207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail161,682 miles (+6,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,682 miles
    Test number
    838170095146
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass155,476 miles (+4,864)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,476 miles
    Test number
    674790117127
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight casing corrosion to all four (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass150,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,612 miles
    Test number
    654337749361
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail150,612 miles (+8,813)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,612 miles
    Test number
    705922558748
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass141,799 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,799 miles
    Test number
    120570057526
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail141,797 miles (+14,447)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,797 miles
    Test number
    808404592208
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass127,350 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,350 miles
    Test number
    785514885199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,109 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,109 miles
    Test number
    208436394188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,011 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,011 miles
    Test number
    797176993123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,150 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    955857472167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,191 miles (+19,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    785709981143
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tyre

  23. Pass72,063 miles (+24,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,063 miles
    Test number
    874776390173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,732 miles (+22,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,732 miles
    Test number
    701788499160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass24,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    911692168182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,802 miles2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    271071668174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LB55 OEF

Does LB55 OEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 OEF expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OEF?
The MOT on LB55 OEF expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 OEF done?
LB55 OEF was recorded at 187,777 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 9,875 miles a year.
Has LB55 OEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OEF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 OEF 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 OEF find?
LB55 OEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear cover missing.

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