BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,665 cc
LB55 RXLMOT history
LB55 RXL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 157,836 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,597 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 RXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,665 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB55 RXL was last recorded at 157,836 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 153,087 miles · 10 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,749 miles
- Average per year
- 6,597 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,836 miles
- 2021 – 153,087 miles
- 2020 – 144,345 miles
- 2019 – 136,776 miles
- 2018 – 130,250 miles
- 2016 – 122,751 miles
- 2015 – 117,863 miles
- 2014 – 109,868 miles
- 2013 – 99,866 miles
- 2012 – 89,488 miles
- 2011 – 77,955 miles
- 2010 – 69,536 miles
- 2009 – 58,344 miles
- 2008 – 43,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail157,836 miles
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail157,836 miles (+4,749)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,836 miles
- Test number
- 532654868582
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass153,087 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 153,087 miles
- Test number
- 563843110218
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail153,087 miles (+8,742)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,087 miles
- Test number
- 878285472896
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,345 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,345 miles
- Test number
- 562347227815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,345 miles (+7,569)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,345 miles
- Test number
- 440996070315
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,776 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 136,776 miles
- Test number
- 992932805784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail136,755 miles (+6,505)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,755 miles
- Test number
- 945938025953
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass130,250 miles (+7,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 130,250 miles
- Test number
- 488136287399
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,751 miles (+4,888)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 122,751 miles
- Test number
- 356780016435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,863 miles (+7,995)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 117,863 miles
- Test number
- 175163517262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,868 miles (+10,002)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 109,868 miles
- Test number
- 429331354431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass99,866 miles (+10,378)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 99,866 miles
- Test number
- 385672733394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,488 miles (+11,533)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 89,488 miles
- Test number
- 539113432306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,955 miles (+8,419)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,955 miles
- Test number
- 507308121377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass69,536 miles (+11,192)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 69,536 miles
- Test number
- 590133140385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,344 miles (+14,543)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 58,344 miles
- Test number
- 624884849391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass43,801 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 43,801 miles
- Test number
- 281540948384
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB55 RXL
- Does LB55 RXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 RXL expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 RXL?
- The MOT on LB55 RXL expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 RXL done?
- LB55 RXL was recorded at 157,836 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
- Has LB55 RXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 RXL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 RXL 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 RXL find?
- LB55 RXL failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; front windscreen washer not working, and 4 more.
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