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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC55 VNBMOT history

LC55 VNB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 250,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LC55 VNB 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 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
250,306 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VNB
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
13 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 VNB was last recorded at 250,306 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 20,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,324 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
20,982 miles
Average per year
11,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 250,306 miles
  • 2024 – 229,324 miles
  • 2023 – 201,846 miles
  • 2022 – 182,357 miles
  • 2021 – 164,062 miles
  • 2019 – 152,094 miles
  • 2017 – 149,022 miles
  • 2016 – 143,287 miles
  • 2015 – 134,477 miles
  • 2014 – 131,494 miles
  • 2013 – 124,186 miles
  • 2012 – 106,887 miles
  • 2011 – 83,709 miles
  • 2009 – 65,515 miles
  • 2008 – 57,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail250,306 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail250,306 miles (+20,982)1 dangerous9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,306 miles
    Test number
    872987784680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass229,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    229,324 miles
    Test number
    255544589780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail229,324 miles (+27,478)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,324 miles
    Test number
    691285644461
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass201,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    201,846 miles
    Test number
    877485733721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail201,846 miles (+19,489)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,846 miles
    Test number
    442738584759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,357 miles (+18,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,357 miles
    Test number
    805063003889
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass164,062 miles (+11,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,062 miles
    Test number
    130999055698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring starting to corrode

  8. Pass152,094 miles (+3,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,094 miles
    Test number
    299002501743
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,022 miles (+5,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,022 miles
    Test number
    190443061262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass143,287 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,287 miles
    Test number
    344008755545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,477 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,477 miles
    Test number
    339114625420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,494 miles
    Test number
    737480624232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,494 miles (+7,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,494 miles
    Test number
    425520424202
    • 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)

  14. Pass124,186 miles (+17,299)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,186 miles
    Test number
    867204823240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass106,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    955163832228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    757860332201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass83,709 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    506011331213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    646945841083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,455 miles (+12,940)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    496989431047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  20. Pass65,515 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    722677419243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,049 miles (+28)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    460519608362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front bump stop deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front bump stop deteriorated

  22. Fail57,021 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    983388508352
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front bump stop deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front bump stop deteriorated

Questions about LC55 VNB

Does LC55 VNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VNB expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VNB?
The MOT on LC55 VNB expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VNB done?
LC55 VNB was recorded at 250,306 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 11,778 miles a year.
Has LC55 VNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VNB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 VNB 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 VNB find?
LC55 VNB failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 12 more.

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