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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB55 PTOMOT history

LB55 PTO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
145,190 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PTO was last recorded at 145,190 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 2,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,496 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,694 miles
Average per year
6,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,190 miles
  • 2024 – 142,496 miles
  • 2023 – 141,084 miles
  • 2022 – 140,031 miles
  • 2021 – 137,945 miles
  • 2020 – 136,048 miles
  • 2019 – 134,755 miles
  • 2018 – 130,843 miles
  • 2017 – 125,171 miles
  • 2016 – 119,278 miles
  • 2014 – 99,979 miles
  • 2013 – 81,641 miles
  • 2012 – 66,574 miles
  • 2011 – 58,053 miles
  • 2009 – 47,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,190 miles (+2,694)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,190 miles
    Test number
    766945774043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass142,496 miles (+1,412)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,496 miles
    Test number
    579616323288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass141,084 miles (+1,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,084 miles
    Test number
    344950436235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass140,031 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,031 miles
    Test number
    324286187829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail140,029 miles (+2,084)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,029 miles
    Test number
    312060382775
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass137,945 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,945 miles
    Test number
    941370951454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail137,938 miles (+1,890)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    113795430018
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass136,048 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,048 miles
    Test number
    354146876044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,038 miles (+1,283)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    123941615239
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms system not operating correctly

  10. Pass134,755 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,755 miles
    Test number
    633887568682
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail134,754 miles (+3,911)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,754 miles
    Test number
    244358557911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass130,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,843 miles
    Test number
    317229357515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail130,843 miles (+5,672)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,843 miles
    Test number
    919406679791
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass125,171 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    873674575015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,278 miles (+19,299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,278 miles
    Test number
    550356367921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,979 miles (+18,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    688164024391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass81,641 miles (+15,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    246522863484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,574 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,574 miles
    Test number
    996513462160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,053 miles (+10,874)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,053 miles
    Test number
    838705421183
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteScrew in the tread of the o/s/f tyre

  20. Pass47,179 miles (+14,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    771466219368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass32,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,500 miles
    Test number
    591306309055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PTO

Does LB55 PTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PTO expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PTO?
The MOT on LB55 PTO expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PTO done?
LB55 PTO was recorded at 145,190 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 6,955 miles a year.
Has LB55 PTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PTO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 PTO 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 PTO find?
LB55 PTO passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 13 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 10 more.

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