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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB55 RXTMOT history

LB55 RXT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
165,975 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 RXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 RXT was last recorded at 165,975 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,790 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,185 miles
Average per year
8,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,975 miles
  • 2021 – 163,790 miles
  • 2020 – 151,248 miles
  • 2019 – 132,866 miles
  • 2018 – 122,919 miles
  • 2017 – 115,771 miles
  • 2016 – 106,474 miles
  • 2015 – 98,385 miles
  • 2014 – 95,063 miles
  • 2013 – 92,271 miles
  • 2012 – 86,769 miles
  • 2011 – 79,232 miles
  • 2010 – 72,215 miles
  • 2009 – 48,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,975 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel repaired by weld
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,975 miles (+2,185)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,975 miles
    Test number
    257692439984
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel repaired by weld
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

  2. Pass163,790 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,790 miles
    Test number
    764216834434
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,788 miles (+12,540)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,788 miles
    Test number
    952014580275
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,248 miles (+18,382)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,248 miles
    Test number
    100078938754
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass132,866 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    246051076290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,919 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,919 miles
    Test number
    690846987263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,771 miles (+9,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,771 miles
    Test number
    668469929694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass106,474 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    878034034704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,385 miles (+3,322)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,385 miles
    Test number
    656269455138
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut side wall and badly worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn edges
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  10. Pass95,063 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,063 miles
    Test number
    146226874073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,271 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    869595703277
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront wheel rims dented
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts to side wall
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  12. Fail92,271 miles (+5,502)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    466064103253
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront wheel rims dented
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts to side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very badly worn inner edge
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  13. Pass86,769 miles (+7,537)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    367011902461
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts to side wall
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim
    • NoteStone chip windsreen

  14. Pass79,232 miles (+7,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    357245891189
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  15. Pass72,215 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    792275910208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,333 miles (+15,665)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    283434800008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning sensor damaged and loose
    • NoteSlight damage to drivers windscreen

  17. Pass48,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,668 miles
    Test number
    870462309076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 RXT

Does LB55 RXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 RXT expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 RXT?
The MOT on LB55 RXT expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 RXT done?
LB55 RXT was recorded at 165,975 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 8,194 miles a year.
Has LB55 RXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 RXT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 RXT 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 RXT find?
LB55 RXT passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, and 4 more.

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