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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

LB55 VUWMOT history

LB55 VUW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,965 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VUW was last recorded at 144,965 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,965 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,965 miles
  • 2025 – 131,469 miles
  • 2024 – 120,732 miles
  • 2023 – 109,211 miles
  • 2022 – 95,731 miles
  • 2021 – 88,248 miles
  • 2020 – 82,564 miles
  • 2019 – 73,962 miles
  • 2018 – 60,389 miles
  • 2016 – 52,424 miles
  • 2014 – 39,583 miles
  • 2013 – 34,002 miles
  • 2012 – 29,825 miles
  • 2011 – 25,528 miles
  • 2010 – 21,463 miles
  • 2009 – 18,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,965 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,965 miles
    Test number
    648557426618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Fail144,965 miles (+13,496)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,965 miles
    Test number
    273667132531
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass131,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,469 miles
    Test number
    203669651480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail131,469 miles (+10,737)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,469 miles
    Test number
    714363110646
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass120,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,732 miles
    Test number
    676249127150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail120,732 miles (+11,521)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,732 miles
    Test number
    610534180477
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  7. Pass109,211 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,211 miles
    Test number
    907627905340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twisted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak

  8. Fail109,211 miles (+13,480)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,211 miles
    Test number
    133127902888
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and bump stop split on both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twisted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak

  9. Pass95,731 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    230408878037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail95,731 miles (+7,483)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    635453802130
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass88,248 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    942956499054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  12. Fail88,226 miles (+5,662)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    957985575125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass82,564 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    142244685763
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail82,564 miles (+8,602)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    681281606134
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass73,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    129315337471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  16. Fail73,962 miles (+13,573)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    143738822352
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  17. Pass60,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,389 miles
    Test number
    185126943175
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail60,389 miles (+7,965)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,389 miles
    Test number
    457225832925
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass52,424 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,424 miles
    Test number
    275458004986
    • AdvisoryCut in n/s/front tyre rim protector

  20. Pass49,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    603297168055
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. PassMileage not read3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    577089715045
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts on the side wall
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has a worn inner edge

  22. Pass39,583 miles (+5,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,583 miles
    Test number
    686085414093
    • NoteNail o/s/r tyre

  23. Pass34,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    506735513092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail34,002 miles (+4,177)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    917355513063
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass29,825 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    215850312009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Fail29,825 miles (+4,297)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    955180912002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass25,528 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,528 miles
    Test number
    186798711402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,463 miles (+2,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,463 miles
    Test number
    844618020027
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  29. Pass18,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,996 miles
    Test number
    613542459106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VUW

Does LB55 VUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VUW is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VUW?
The MOT on LB55 VUW is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VUW done?
LB55 VUW was recorded at 144,965 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,286 miles a year.
Has LB55 VUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VUW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 VUW 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 VUW find?
LB55 VUW passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear subframe corroded.

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