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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LF55 FFUMOT history

LF55 FFU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

LF55 FFU silver 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 14 May 2023
Mileage
120,515 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF55 FFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF55 FFU was last recorded at 120,515 miles on 9 May 2022, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,477 miles · 15 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,038 miles
Average per year
7,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,515 miles
  • 2021 – 117,477 miles
  • 2020 – 113,492 miles
  • 2019 – 107,874 miles
  • 2018 – 106,317 miles
  • 2017 – 98,884 miles
  • 2015 – 98,815 miles
  • 2014 – 95,609 miles
  • 2013 – 77,351 miles
  • 2012 – 59,129 miles
  • 2011 – 54,893 miles
  • 2010 – 43,241 miles
  • 2009 – 31,540 miles
  • 2008 – 20,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,515 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,515 miles
    Test number
    870494677152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,477 miles (+3,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    546378205394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,492 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    398342027312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail113,492 miles (+5,618)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    311547827206
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,874 miles (+1,557)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,874 miles
    Test number
    806602540751
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,317 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,317 miles
    Test number
    487744404026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,884 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    762911029018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,837 miles (+22)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    166739954994
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear window inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass98,815 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    706699575017
    • AdvisoryFront front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff (front seal)

  10. Fail98,815 miles (+3,206)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    197279275461
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff (front seal)

  11. Pass95,609 miles (+18,258)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,609 miles
    Test number
    719983374081
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken but still supporting fully
    • NoteFront tyres scrubing inner edges

  12. Pass77,351 miles (+18,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    438808973064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,129 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    177452282440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,893 miles (+11,652)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    345042251426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing thin.

  15. Pass43,241 miles (+11,701)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,241 miles
    Test number
    504292450238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,540 miles (+11,100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,540 miles
    Test number
    272540359229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,440 miles
    Test number
    140494858201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF55 FFU

Does LF55 FFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF55 FFU expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF55 FFU?
The MOT on LF55 FFU expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF55 FFU done?
LF55 FFU was recorded at 120,515 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 7,327 miles a year.
Has LF55 FFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF55 FFU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2020.
Has the mileage on LF55 FFU 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 LF55 FFU find?
LF55 FFU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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