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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 TNLMOT history

LB55 TNL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
184,818 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TNL was last recorded at 184,818 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 16,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,584 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
16,234 miles
Average per year
7,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,818 miles
  • 2023 – 168,584 miles
  • 2022 – 155,898 miles
  • 2021 – 152,539 miles
  • 2020 – 151,234 miles
  • 2019 – 146,996 miles
  • 2018 – 142,855 miles
  • 2017 – 138,978 miles
  • 2016 – 134,432 miles
  • 2015 – 130,096 miles
  • 2013 – 119,369 miles
  • 2012 – 102,122 miles
  • 2011 – 91,057 miles
  • 2010 – 73,814 miles
  • 2009 – 62,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,818 miles (+16,234)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,818 miles
    Test number
    762092934451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,584 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,584 miles
    Test number
    457043018990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,018 miles (+5,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,018 miles
    Test number
    952575029466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass155,898 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,898 miles
    Test number
    617958932501
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail155,898 miles (+3,359)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,898 miles
    Test number
    138617749851
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,539 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    737743190065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,527 miles (+1,293)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,527 miles
    Test number
    924036820583
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass151,234 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,234 miles
    Test number
    232094339698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,996 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,996 miles
    Test number
    113526474175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,855 miles (+3,877)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,855 miles
    Test number
    141008961907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn very inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing very inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass138,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    862055770644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail138,978 miles (+4,546)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    452362610571
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass134,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,432 miles
    Test number
    781117450163
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail134,432 miles (+4,336)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,432 miles
    Test number
    292704919335
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass130,096 miles (+10,727)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,096 miles
    Test number
    625866515077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,369 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,369 miles
    Test number
    226688193230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass119,369 miles (+17,247)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,369 miles
    Test number
    586508293277
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass102,122 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,122 miles
    Test number
    325815992147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail102,122 miles (+11,065)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,122 miles
    Test number
    486715592148
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass91,057 miles (+17,243)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    659592681120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    103200020013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail73,814 miles (+11,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    214904010043
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    851127239091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TNL

Does LB55 TNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TNL expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TNL?
The MOT on LB55 TNL expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TNL done?
LB55 TNL was recorded at 184,818 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 7,735 miles a year.
Has LB55 TNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TNL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 TNL 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 TNL find?
LB55 TNL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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