BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB55 RXFMOT history
LB55 RXF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 152,471 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 RXF
- 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 valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 RXF was last recorded at 152,471 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,090 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,381 miles
- Average per year
- 7,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,471 miles
- 2025 – 148,090 miles
- 2024 – 143,300 miles
- 2023 – 130,675 miles
- 2022 – 106,422 miles
- 2021 – 106,205 miles
- 2020 – 95,618 miles
- 2019 – 82,760 miles
- 2018 – 73,940 miles
- 2017 – 68,904 miles
- 2016 – 65,029 miles
- 2015 – 60,864 miles
- 2014 – 56,821 miles
- 2013 – 52,883 miles
- 2012 – 47,157 miles
- 2011 – 31,187 miles
- 2010 – 24,040 miles
- 2009 – 18,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,471 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers off
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front seat belt buckle surround missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Engine undertrays/covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,471 miles (+4,381)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 152,471 miles
- Test number
- 690929629464
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers off
Pass148,090 miles (+4,790)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 148,090 miles
- Test number
- 666410974216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,300 miles (+321)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 143,300 miles
- Test number
- 324186541987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle surround missing
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail142,979 miles (+12,304)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,979 miles
- Test number
- 649505327522
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing one wheel bolt missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle surround missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner light unit insecure not likely to become detached
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,675 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 130,675 miles
- Test number
- 426082936435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,675 miles (+12,094)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,675 miles
- Test number
- 595152234594
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,581 miles (+12,159)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 118,581 miles
- Test number
- 781044691350
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
Pass106,422 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 106,422 miles
- Test number
- 284200237709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,205 miles (+10,587)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,205 miles
- Test number
- 529064601533
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and slight distortion
Pass95,618 miles (+12,858)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 95,618 miles
- Test number
- 677882309886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass82,760 miles (+8,820)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,760 miles
- Test number
- 729113436978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,940 miles (+5,036)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 73,940 miles
- Test number
- 983535546116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,904 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 68,904 miles
- Test number
- 163825286896
- AdvisoryEngine undertrays/covers fitted
Fail68,893 miles (+3,864)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,893 miles
- Test number
- 159082106936
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine undertrays/covers fitted
Pass65,029 miles (+4,165)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 65,029 miles
- Test number
- 758510434490
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,864 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 60,864 miles
- Test number
- 567191905887
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass56,821 miles (+3,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 56,821 miles
- Test number
- 448651554330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,883 miles (+5,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 52,883 miles
- Test number
- 388816143327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,157 miles (+6,225)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 47,157 miles
- Test number
- 186143062313
- NoteBoth front tyre treads are wearing on the very outer edges
Pass40,932 miles (+9,745)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,932 miles
- Test number
- 457024912095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,187 miles (+7,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,187 miles
- Test number
- 226245511077
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 24,040 miles
- Test number
- 141992610023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,040 miles (+5,958)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,040 miles
- Test number
- 511322410054
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass18,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 18,082 miles
- Test number
- 592837439044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 RXF
- Does LB55 RXF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 RXF is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 RXF?
- The MOT on LB55 RXF is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 RXF done?
- LB55 RXF was recorded at 152,471 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
- Has LB55 RXF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 RXF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 RXF 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 RXF find?
- LB55 RXF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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