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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 PDZMOT history

LB55 PDZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 288,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
288,945 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PDZ was last recorded at 288,945 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
288,872 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
13,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 288,945 miles
  • 2024 – 263,387 miles
  • 2023 – 255,856 miles
  • 2022 – 223,088 miles
  • 2021 – 215,334 miles
  • 2020 – 205,785 miles
  • 2019 – 193,183 miles
  • 2018 – 176,731 miles
  • 2017 – 160,527 miles
  • 2016 – 144,597 miles
  • 2015 – 131,413 miles
  • 2014 – 130,074 miles
  • 2013 – 116,162 miles
  • 2012 – 106,585 miles
  • 2010 – 99,010 miles
  • 2009 – 86,441 miles
  • 2008 – 68,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,945 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,945 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    288,945 miles
    Test number
    428911808625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail288,872 miles (+25,485)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,872 miles
    Test number
    944480982871
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass263,387 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    263,387 miles
    Test number
    799929556126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail263,306 miles (+7,450)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,306 miles
    Test number
    485824720840
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass255,856 miles (+32,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    255,856 miles
    Test number
    186078933733
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass223,088 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    223,088 miles
    Test number
    964858018575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass215,334 miles (+9,549)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    215,334 miles
    Test number
    620281539156
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass205,785 miles (+12,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    205,785 miles
    Test number
    684168580051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass193,183 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    193,183 miles
    Test number
    414617062153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail193,063 miles (+16,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,063 miles
    Test number
    126200337185
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass176,731 miles (+16,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,731 miles
    Test number
    752389364780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,527 miles (+15,930)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,527 miles
    Test number
    196557545618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,597 miles (+13,184)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,597 miles
    Test number
    139273717271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,413 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,413 miles
    Test number
    237840595050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,074 miles (+13,912)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    130,074 miles
    Test number
    225501254088
    • Note205/55 r16 91w contiental
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight freeplay in o/s/r lower hub bush

  16. Pass116,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,162 miles
    Test number
    607340263052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail116,162 miles (+9,577)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,162 miles
    Test number
    288449353075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note205/55/16/91v run flat

  18. Pass106,585 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,585 miles
    Test number
    216056102074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,010 miles (+5,759)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    921448640387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note205/55/16/91v continental rsc
    • NoteStrong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to limit (advise replacement)

  20. Pass93,251 miles (+6,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    543103330194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass86,441 miles (+18,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    891649029303
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass68,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    770350258304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PDZ

Does LB55 PDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PDZ expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PDZ?
The MOT on LB55 PDZ expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PDZ done?
LB55 PDZ was recorded at 288,945 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 13,150 miles a year.
Has LB55 PDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PDZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 PDZ 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 PDZ find?
LB55 PDZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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