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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC55 DUVMOT history

LC55 DUV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

LC55 DUV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
230,555 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DUV was last recorded at 230,555 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 9,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,444 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
9,111 miles
Average per year
13,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 230,555 miles
  • 2021 – 221,444 miles
  • 2020 – 201,926 miles
  • 2019 – 174,672 miles
  • 2018 – 155,459 miles
  • 2017 – 144,338 miles
  • 2016 – 133,874 miles
  • 2015 – 120,987 miles
  • 2014 – 108,820 miles
  • 2013 – 94,601 miles
  • 2012 – 87,453 miles
  • 2011 – 70,405 miles
  • 2010 – 55,486 miles
  • 2009 – 44,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,555 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass230,555 miles (+9,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    230,555 miles
    Test number
    557741321425
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  2. Pass221,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    221,444 miles
    Test number
    423992887725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail221,444 miles (+19,518)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,444 miles
    Test number
    295845879083
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective High beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass201,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    201,926 miles
    Test number
    539324758369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail201,926 miles (+27,254)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,926 miles
    Test number
    303671794316
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass174,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,672 miles
    Test number
    548793168564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail174,668 miles (+19,209)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,668 miles
    Test number
    264605557826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,459 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,459 miles
    Test number
    808774835390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Fail155,359 miles (+30)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,359 miles
    Test number
    576281140774
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Fail155,329 miles (+10,991)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    119954492675
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass144,338 miles (+10,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,338 miles
    Test number
    788967191778
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass133,874 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,874 miles
    Test number
    362437950395
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  13. Fail133,831 miles (+12,844)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,831 miles
    Test number
    749380468333
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum line
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  14. Pass120,987 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,987 miles
    Test number
    229617295078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,942 miles (+12,122)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,942 miles
    Test number
    127691495042
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn

  16. Pass108,820 miles (+14,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,820 miles
    Test number
    867366884000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass94,601 miles (+7,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    997130373095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,453 miles (+17,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    989710082075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,405 miles (+14,919)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    107437661423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,486 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    911449880006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated

  21. Fail55,486 miles (+10,784)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    852915880020
    • DangerousFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated

  22. Pass44,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    102384119492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,702 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    274324019031
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LC55 DUV

Does LC55 DUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 DUV expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DUV?
The MOT on LC55 DUV expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 DUV done?
LC55 DUV was recorded at 230,555 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 13,373 miles a year.
Has LC55 DUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DUV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LC55 DUV 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 LC55 DUV find?
LC55 DUV passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear subframe slightly corroded.

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