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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 PBFMOT history

LB55 PBF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
167,974 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PBF
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
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PBF was last recorded at 167,974 miles on 18 Feb 2023, 8,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,888 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,086 miles
Average per year
9,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,974 miles
  • 2022 – 159,888 miles
  • 2020 – 150,089 miles
  • 2019 – 142,281 miles
  • 2017 – 121,429 miles
  • 2016 – 106,801 miles
  • 2015 – 94,309 miles
  • 2013 – 77,490 miles
  • 2012 – 69,177 miles
  • 2011 – 59,238 miles
  • 2010 – 51,557 miles
  • 2009 – 42,198 miles
  • 2008 – 31,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both donuts (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,974 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,974 miles
    Test number
    367138770541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both donuts (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail167,974 miles (+8,086)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,974 miles
    Test number
    836358672745
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both donuts (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass159,888 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,888 miles
    Test number
    434435997596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail159,888 miles (+2)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,888 miles
    Test number
    427678917601
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail159,886 miles (+9,797)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,886 miles
    Test number
    351726160638
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Multiple holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass150,089 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,089 miles
    Test number
    446271350303
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail150,089 miles (+7,808)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,089 miles
    Test number
    144993085630
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass142,281 miles (+12,665)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,281 miles
    Test number
    515985238628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,616 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,616 miles
    Test number
    188747543399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail129,612 miles (+8,183)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,612 miles
    Test number
    504394092729
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,429 miles
    Test number
    495400635956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail121,426 miles (+7,160)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    875354904922
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,266 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,266 miles
    Test number
    435253906324
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass106,801 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,801 miles
    Test number
    784181431687
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  15. Fail106,786 miles (+12,477)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    179660931758
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  16. Pass94,309 miles (+16,819)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    367749205063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass77,490 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    369826233329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,177 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    978523042369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    548560741314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,238 miles (+7,681)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    307619131326
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,557 miles (+9,359)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,557 miles
    Test number
    451124060452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage and deterioration front and rear number plates.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  22. Pass42,198 miles (+11,175)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,198 miles
    Test number
    231723369385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage front number plate.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  23. Pass31,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    721324568354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PBF

Does LB55 PBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PBF expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PBF?
The MOT on LB55 PBF expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PBF done?
LB55 PBF was recorded at 167,974 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2023, an average of 9,687 miles a year.
Has LB55 PBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PBF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 PBF 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 PBF find?
LB55 PBF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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