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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 TMZMOT history

LB55 TMZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
189,583 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 TMZ was last recorded at 189,583 miles on 21 May 2024, 3,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,164 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,419 miles
Average per year
9,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,583 miles
  • 2023 – 186,164 miles
  • 2022 – 181,270 miles
  • 2021 – 168,537 miles
  • 2020 – 144,146 miles
  • 2019 – 127,287 miles
  • 2018 – 113,127 miles
  • 2017 – 101,085 miles
  • 2016 – 92,518 miles
  • 2015 – 89,840 miles
  • 2014 – 84,259 miles
  • 2013 – 74,172 miles
  • 2012 – 70,608 miles
  • 2011 – 66,894 miles
  • 2010 – 59,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,583 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall several lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking - recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,583 miles (+3,419)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,583 miles
    Test number
    796900334511
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall several lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking - recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,164 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,164 miles
    Test number
    816010407586
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront undertrays insecure

  3. Fail186,161 miles (+4,891)2 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,161 miles
    Test number
    883751075752
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront undertrays insecure

  4. Pass181,270 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    181,270 miles
    Test number
    202004204947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight misted up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail181,268 miles (+12,731)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,268 miles
    Test number
    936465220582
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight misted up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass168,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    271945369600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  7. Fail168,537 miles (+24,391)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    851219165219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  8. Pass144,146 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,146 miles
    Test number
    859035532486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight no reserve travel

  9. Fail144,146 miles (+16,859)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,146 miles
    Test number
    237992757049
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight no reserve travel

  10. Pass127,287 miles (+14,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,287 miles
    Test number
    124207620479
    • 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))

  11. Pass113,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,127 miles
    Test number
    582351688572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,427 miles (+12,342)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,427 miles
    Test number
    472240925212
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  13. Pass101,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    466078572485
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail101,085 miles (+8,567)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    226541652308
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass92,518 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    381483559185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,840 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,840 miles
    Test number
    798038395101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,259 miles (+10,087)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    638088974177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,172 miles (+3,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    598907583167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,608 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    139080872189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    327153581164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,894 miles (+7,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    915543981119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    602108390162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    680114719098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TMZ

Does LB55 TMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TMZ expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TMZ?
The MOT on LB55 TMZ expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TMZ done?
LB55 TMZ was recorded at 189,583 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 9,423 miles a year.
Has LB55 TMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TMZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 TMZ 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 TMZ find?
LB55 TMZ failed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall several lumps; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values, and 8 more.

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