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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 PVVMOT history

LB55 PVV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2021 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2021
Mileage
201,185 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 PVV was last recorded at 201,185 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 11,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,040 miles · 26 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
11,145 miles
Average per year
8,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,185 miles
  • 2020 – 190,040 miles
  • 2019 – 185,194 miles
  • 2018 – 179,500 miles
  • 2017 – 172,618 miles
  • 2016 – 146,252 miles
  • 2015 – 124,244 miles
  • 2014 – 116,190 miles
  • 2013 – 109,287 miles
  • 2012 – 104,506 miles
  • 2011 – 90,640 miles
  • 2010 – 82,133 miles
  • 2009 – 68,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,185 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,185 miles (+11,145)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,185 miles
    Test number
    604147602288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,040 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,040 miles
    Test number
    624538681076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,194 miles (+5,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,194 miles
    Test number
    551616177043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass179,500 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    179,500 miles
    Test number
    187643537741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,618 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,618 miles
    Test number
    305101164612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Fail172,406 miles (+26,154)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,406 miles
    Test number
    305571395398
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass146,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,252 miles
    Test number
    452168022851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,252 miles (+22,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,252 miles
    Test number
    233269853814
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass124,244 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    124,244 miles
    Test number
    303303240422
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail124,244 miles (+8,054)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,244 miles
    Test number
    935908656979
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing rear seat belt reciever (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass116,190 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    476645244282
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteFront brake pads look low and discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear park brake has low performance
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside rear saet belt not checked due to a child seat fitted

  12. Fail116,190 miles (+6,903)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    697595844212
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteFront brake pads look low and discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear park brake has low performance
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside rear saet belt not checked due to a child seat fitted

  13. Pass109,287 miles (+4,781)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,287 miles
    Test number
    225572343290
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass104,506 miles (+13,866)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,506 miles
    Test number
    155705002294
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDiesel about wheel arch and fuel fill cap on offside rear fuel tank full

  15. Pass90,640 miles (+8,507)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    375291601264
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAdvise nearside front bumper scratched
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Pass82,133 miles (+13,400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    610858200273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,733 miles (+9,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    143390119203
    • NoteUnder guards fitted andbelly pan fitted

  18. Pass59,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    722495809002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 PVV

Does LB55 PVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PVV expired on 25 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PVV?
The MOT on LB55 PVV expired on 25 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PVV done?
LB55 PVV was recorded at 201,185 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 8,580 miles a year.
Has LB55 PVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PVV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 PVV 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 PVV find?
LB55 PVV failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose damaged and likely to fail; offside rear brake hose damaged and likely to fail; nearside rear inner drive shaft securing bolt missing, and 7 more.

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