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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB55 OZVMOT history

LB55 OZV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,977 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OZV was last recorded at 101,977 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,360 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
4,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,977 miles
  • 2025 – 101,360 miles
  • 2024 – 100,861 miles
  • 2023 – 100,022 miles
  • 2022 – 99,837 miles
  • 2021 – 97,667 miles
  • 2020 – 95,524 miles
  • 2019 – 93,599 miles
  • 2018 – 91,433 miles
  • 2016 – 90,313 miles
  • 2015 – 84,569 miles
  • 2014 – 75,536 miles
  • 2013 – 66,358 miles
  • 2012 – 57,804 miles
  • 2011 – 48,961 miles
  • 2010 – 41,360 miles
  • 2009 – 33,603 miles
  • 2008 – 25,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,977 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both front tyres have multiple cuts & worn inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine oil on minimum mark.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,977 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,977 miles
    Test number
    754137640520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,360 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    475629361717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,861 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    700977452070
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,022 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,022 miles
    Test number
    459219000523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,837 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,837 miles
    Test number
    532449025372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    443009148841
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,667 miles (+2,143)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    212218253233
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,524 miles (+1,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,524 miles
    Test number
    123532622019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass93,599 miles (+2,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    270083247258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre direction
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,433 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    433159607457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    294986988052
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have multiple cuts & worn inner edges.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum mark.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail90,313 miles (+5,744)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    207639621282
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have multiple cuts & worn inner edges.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum mark.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass84,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    515339362492
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail84,569 miles (+9,033)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    877495424048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass75,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    427265014445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,536 miles (+9,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    699424914378
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass66,358 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    835986023316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in the nearside rear tyre which is leaking air
    • NoteSigns of wear on both the rear brake discs

  18. Fail66,358 miles (+8,554)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    938526423318
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in the nearside rear tyre which is leaking air
    • NoteSigns of wear on both the rear brake discs

  19. Pass57,804 miles (+4)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    755509372214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear bumper adrift at corners

  20. Fail57,800 miles (+8,839)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    428032172236
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear bumper adrift at corners

  21. Pass48,961 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    955925141285
    • NoteOil leak and steering damp

  22. Fail48,961 miles (+7,601)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    389624741257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak and steering damp

  23. Pass41,360 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    743059330231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,603 miles (+7,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,603 miles
    Test number
    600800249252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,823 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,823 miles
    Test number
    311525948237
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyre's have small cut's to the outer wall's
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch cover is slightly loose, however NOT fouling the wheel
    • NoteNearside front tyre is approaching the legal limit on the inner edge

Questions about LB55 OZV

Does LB55 OZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 OZV is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OZV?
The MOT on LB55 OZV is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 OZV done?
LB55 OZV was recorded at 101,977 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,350 miles a year.
Has LB55 OZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OZV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 OZV 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 OZV find?
LB55 OZV passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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