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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB55 UWXMOT history

LB55 UWX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,410 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 UWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 UWX was last recorded at 122,410 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,310 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,100 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,410 miles
  • 2024 – 121,310 miles
  • 2023 – 120,835 miles
  • 2022 – 120,250 miles
  • 2021 – 119,053 miles
  • 2020 – 115,944 miles
  • 2019 – 113,594 miles
  • 2018 – 110,017 miles
  • 2017 – 104,532 miles
  • 2016 – 97,348 miles
  • 2015 – 87,945 miles
  • 2014 – 78,108 miles
  • 2013 – 67,054 miles
  • 2012 – 48,411 miles
  • 2011 – 41,792 miles
  • 2010 – 35,749 miles
  • 2009 – 29,614 miles
  • 2008 – 23,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,410 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • BOTH REAR TYRES AT 2MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,410 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,410 miles
    Test number
    157665956471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass121,310 miles (+475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,310 miles
    Test number
    537842418295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass120,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,835 miles
    Test number
    248067787223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail120,835 miles (+585)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,835 miles
    Test number
    711534361348
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,250 miles (+1,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,250 miles
    Test number
    935882914980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass119,053 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,053 miles
    Test number
    643460923494
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  7. Pass115,944 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,944 miles
    Test number
    244667339084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,739 miles (+2,145)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    433909832252
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,594 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    354322101865
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES AT 2MM

  10. Fail113,578 miles (+3,561)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    182828523221
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES AT 2MM

  11. Pass110,017 miles (+5,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,017 miles
    Test number
    173197529572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass104,532 miles (+7,184)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    604626100153
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut to inner and outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass97,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    382485351474
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  14. Fail97,348 miles (+9,403)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    723226380472
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function casing fractured (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  15. Pass87,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    579300521086
    • AdvisoryOSF fog light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met system may require repair or adjustment

  16. Fail87,945 miles (+9,837)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    412679287017
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOSF fog light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met system may require repair or adjustment

  17. Pass78,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    495808134431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,108 miles (+11,054)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    456218234399
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass67,054 miles (+18,643)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    568319523354
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pads low
    • NoteHandbrake travel on upper limit
    • NoteNearside front under tray damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  20. Pass48,411 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    376708722387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,792 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    675323541307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,749 miles (+6,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,749 miles
    Test number
    800685550308
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass29,614 miles (+6,280)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,614 miles
    Test number
    532401759338
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront discs corroding

  24. Pass23,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,334 miles
    Test number
    142357448374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 UWX

Does LB55 UWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 UWX is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 UWX?
The MOT on LB55 UWX is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 UWX done?
LB55 UWX was recorded at 122,410 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has LB55 UWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 UWX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 UWX 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 UWX find?
LB55 UWX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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