BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LB55 THFMOT history
LB55 THF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 211,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 211,163 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 THF
- 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 valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 THF was last recorded at 211,163 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Apr 2017: 66,969 miles, lower than 156,096 miles on 18 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 211,161 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 211,163 miles
- 2025 – 211,161 miles
- 2024 – 210,567 miles
- 2023 – 207,996 miles
- 2021 – 206,117 miles
- 2020 – 198,513 miles
- 2019 – 191,827 miles
- 2018 – 184,308 miles
- 2017 – 66,969 miles
- 2016 – 156,096 miles
- 2015 – 133,986 miles
- 2014 – 112,218 miles
- 2013 – 95,029 miles
- 2012 – 78,431 miles
- 2011 – 61,856 miles
- 2010 – 48,924 miles
- 2009 – 37,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,163 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear control arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryUbderbody corrosion
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,163 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 211,163 miles
- Test number
- 237171050464
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear control arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryUbderbody corrosion
Fail211,161 miles (+594)2 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,161 miles
- Test number
- 906462908374
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion on brakes and suspension components
Pass210,567 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 210,567 miles
- Test number
- 249863534774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail210,567 miles (+2,571)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,567 miles
- Test number
- 228189280961
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass207,996 miles (+1,879)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 207,996 miles
- Test number
- 378859289412
- AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 edges worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass206,117 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 206,117 miles
- Test number
- 291908925807
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FLEXI BRAKE PIPES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI BRAKE PIPES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail206,117 miles (+7,604)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,117 miles
- Test number
- 805159404503
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FLEXI BRAKE PIPES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI BRAKE PIPES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass198,513 miles (+6,686)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 198,513 miles
- Test number
- 150497940605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,827 miles (+7,519)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 191,827 miles
- Test number
- 514942623004
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass184,308 miles (+117,339)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 184,308 miles
- Test number
- 261059777642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,969 miles (-89,127)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 66,969 miles
- Test number
- 630697048548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,096 miles (+22,110)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 156,096 miles
- Test number
- 936574474830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,986 miles (+21,768)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 133,986 miles
- Test number
- 348566795043
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOsf to rear plastic casing has covered with oil
Pass112,218 miles (+17,189)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 112,218 miles
- Test number
- 717795594022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,029 miles (+16,598)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,029 miles
- Test number
- 845635803192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,431 miles (+16,575)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 78,431 miles
- Test number
- 617510812111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,856 miles (+12,932)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,856 miles
- Test number
- 649014571094
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,924 miles (+11,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,924 miles
- Test number
- 674736590032
- 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)
Pass37,139 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 37,139 miles
- Test number
- 261298109079
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail37,132 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,132 miles
- Test number
- 782507109029
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB55 THF
- Does LB55 THF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 THF is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 THF?
- The MOT on LB55 THF is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 THF done?
- LB55 THF was recorded at 211,163 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 9,979 miles a year.
- Has LB55 THF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 THF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 THF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 THF find?
- LB55 THF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear control arm bushes worn, and 1 more.
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