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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 PPZMOT history

LB55 PPZ is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,580 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PPZ was last recorded at 134,580 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2012: 33,666 miles, lower than 48,207 miles on 9 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,319 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,261 miles
Average per year
6,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,580 miles
  • 2025 – 132,319 miles
  • 2024 – 130,149 miles
  • 2023 – 125,279 miles
  • 2022 – 120,559 miles
  • 2021 – 114,546 miles
  • 2020 – 106,846 miles
  • 2019 – 92,698 miles
  • 2018 – 79,778 miles
  • 2016 – 73,576 miles
  • 2015 – 70,143 miles
  • 2014 – 64,440 miles
  • 2013 – 58,045 miles
  • 2012 – 33,666 miles
  • 2011 – 48,207 miles
  • 2010 – 39,793 miles
  • 2009 – 30,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,580 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,580 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    422333378032
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,579 miles (+2,260)1 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,579 miles
    Test number
    919802128464
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,319 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,319 miles
    Test number
    267991846066
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear diff seal leaking

  4. Fail132,307 miles (+2,158)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,307 miles
    Test number
    567072305498
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear diff seal leaking

  5. Pass130,149 miles (+4,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,149 miles
    Test number
    852717368773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,279 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,279 miles
    Test number
    827667298805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,559 miles
    Test number
    105420963169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,559 miles (+6,013)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,559 miles
    Test number
    987091888020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,546 miles (+7,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,546 miles
    Test number
    847040280287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,846 miles (+14,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    665951344296
    • 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))

  11. Pass92,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    227866592681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail92,698 miles (+12,920)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    970314548315
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass79,778 miles (+6,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    979886873090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,576 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    750810192757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    707217165178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,142 miles (+5,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    105277165114
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass64,440 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    269240294167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,045 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    267080513091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre edge bald

  19. Pass58,045 miles (+24,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    866970213075
    • NoteN/S/F tyre edge bald

  20. Pass33,666 miles (-14,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,666 miles
    Test number
    765468262055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass48,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    737088861060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,207 miles (+8,414)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    755338361010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass39,793 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,793 miles
    Test number
    192927860433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    654852369002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,690 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    181612669448
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 PPZ

Does LB55 PPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PPZ is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PPZ?
The MOT on LB55 PPZ is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 PPZ done?
LB55 PPZ was recorded at 134,580 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,139 miles a year.
Has LB55 PPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PPZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 PPZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 PPZ find?
LB55 PPZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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