BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 TGUMOT history

LB55 TGU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,915 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,902 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB55 TGU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TGU was last recorded at 80,915 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,169 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,746 miles
Average per year
2,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,915 miles
  • 2022 – 77,169 miles
  • 2021 – 75,611 miles
  • 2020 – 75,373 miles
  • 2019 – 74,897 miles
  • 2018 – 73,530 miles
  • 2017 – 71,019 miles
  • 2016 – 69,315 miles
  • 2015 – 67,560 miles
  • 2014 – 60,806 miles
  • 2013 – 43,969 miles
  • 2012 – 35,017 miles
  • 2011 – 33,717 miles
  • 2009 – 32,783 miles
  • 2008 – 30,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,915 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to hose getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front prop rubber doughnut getting very worn and starting to move.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,915 miles (+3,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,915 miles
    Test number
    759623617990
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,169 miles (+1,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,169 miles
    Test number
    369375338117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    666667615777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail75,611 miles (+238)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    751566943103
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass75,373 miles (+476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    593461993795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,897 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    137353032955
    • AdvisoryFront prop rubber doughnut getting very worn and starting to move.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail74,887 miles (+1,357)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,887 miles
    Test number
    996405545539
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flooring (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop rubber doughnut getting very worn and starting to move.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass73,530 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    566544145875
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor pan corroding around drain hole

  9. Fail73,530 miles (+2,511)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    923356709666
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor pan corroding around drain hole

  10. Pass71,019 miles (+1,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,019 miles
    Test number
    904922807429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses starting to perish

  11. Pass69,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    577612140744
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/35x18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome pitting to nearside rear brake disc

  12. Fail69,315 miles (+1,755)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    923433426190
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/35x18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySome pitting to nearside rear brake disc

  13. Pass67,560 miles (+6,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    576614110102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,806 miles (+8,045)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    258242854398
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  15. Pass52,761 miles (+8,792)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    138786104415
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing ply or cords

  16. Pass43,969 miles (+8,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    366744603021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,017 miles (+1,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    435097112095
    • NoteFront discs badly corroded

  18. Pass33,717 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    488428001074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,783 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    184015069327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,850 miles
    Test number
    694555368364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TGU

Does LB55 TGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 TGU is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TGU?
The MOT on LB55 TGU is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 TGU done?
LB55 TGU was recorded at 80,915 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,902 miles a year.
Has LB55 TGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TGU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 TGU 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 TGU find?
LB55 TGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

Related registrations

Browse all LB55T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.