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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 PFAMOT history

LB55 PFA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 218,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
218,793 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PFA was last recorded at 218,793 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 6,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,326 miles · 22 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,467 miles
Average per year
9,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,793 miles
  • 2023 – 212,326 miles
  • 2022 – 205,220 miles
  • 2021 – 197,028 miles
  • 2020 – 192,592 miles
  • 2019 – 184,186 miles
  • 2017 – 183,357 miles
  • 2015 – 178,512 miles
  • 2014 – 171,600 miles
  • 2013 – 153,069 miles
  • 2012 – 149,593 miles
  • 2011 – 128,674 miles
  • 2009 – 102,681 miles
  • 2008 – 77,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,793 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,793 miles (+6,467)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    218,793 miles
    Test number
    167181651776
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass212,326 miles (+7,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    212,326 miles
    Test number
    569274632998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted at rear seat can not do full inspection

  3. Pass205,220 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    205,220 miles
    Test number
    416855468739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail205,220 miles (+8,192)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,220 miles
    Test number
    933788225306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass197,028 miles (+4,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    197,028 miles
    Test number
    651148210802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass192,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    192,592 miles
    Test number
    751258815178
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail192,592 miles (+8,406)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,592 miles
    Test number
    381903224453
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass184,186 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,186 miles
    Test number
    145032362495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass183,357 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    183,357 miles
    Test number
    292551654708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,512 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    178,512 miles
    Test number
    505738452209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,600 miles (+18,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    171,600 miles
    Test number
    708744894203
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass153,069 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    153,069 miles
    Test number
    738044303365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,357 miles (+2,764)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    152,357 miles
    Test number
    207853983445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front offside front nearside rear tyres bamaged on outer sidewalls

  14. Pass149,593 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    218906982171
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls

  15. Fail149,592 miles (+20,918)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,592 miles
    Test number
    688945782164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls

  16. Pass128,674 miles (+25,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,674 miles
    Test number
    908223551131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass102,681 miles (+1,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    483952259333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail101,575 miles (+24,039)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    461227839406
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass77,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,536 miles
    Test number
    524373238399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PFA

Does LB55 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PFA expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PFA?
The MOT on LB55 PFA expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PFA done?
LB55 PFA was recorded at 218,793 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 9,020 miles a year.
Has LB55 PFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PFA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 PFA 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 PFA find?
LB55 PFA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 2 more.

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