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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 VUYMOT history

LB55 VUY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 203,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2023
Mileage
203,826 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VUY was last recorded at 203,826 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 6,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,312 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,514 miles
Average per year
10,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 203,826 miles
  • 2020 – 188,450 miles
  • 2018 – 185,207 miles
  • 2017 – 175,846 miles
  • 2016 – 164,935 miles
  • 2015 – 150,115 miles
  • 2014 – 139,924 miles
  • 2013 – 129,456 miles
  • 2012 – 118,192 miles
  • 2011 – 108,511 miles
  • 2010 – 89,481 miles
  • 2009 – 79,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake pipe flexi's to brake calipers. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,826 miles (+6,514)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,826 miles
    Test number
    102289509703
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake pipe flexi's to brake calipers. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass197,312 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    197,312 miles
    Test number
    468420870009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail197,312 miles (+8,862)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,312 miles
    Test number
    555434609564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass188,450 miles (+3,243)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    188,450 miles
    Test number
    630119723044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass185,207 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    185,207 miles
    Test number
    729103763354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,846 miles (+10,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    175,846 miles
    Test number
    968294971993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,935 miles (+14,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    164,935 miles
    Test number
    655768769447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,115 miles (+10,191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,115 miles
    Test number
    574928640526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail139,924 miles3 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,924 miles
    Test number
    687123264241
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass139,924 miles (+10,468)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,924 miles
    Test number
    767933864269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass129,456 miles (+11,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,456 miles
    Test number
    267052353238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass118,192 miles (+9,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,192 miles
    Test number
    698106652287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass108,511 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,511 miles
    Test number
    898932071285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,509 miles (+19,028)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    825620071272
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s n/s/f tyre edges low

  15. Pass89,481 miles (+10,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    622353860171
    • NoteFront pads low

  16. Pass79,434 miles (+13,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    252587269121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass65,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    793067219039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 VUY

Does LB55 VUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VUY expired on 8 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VUY?
The MOT on LB55 VUY expired on 8 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VUY done?
LB55 VUY was recorded at 203,826 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 10,674 miles a year.
Has LB55 VUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VUY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 VUY 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 VUY find?
LB55 VUY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake pipe flexi's to brake calipers.; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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