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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LL55 BLXMOT history

LL55 BLX is a gold diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LL55 BLX gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,717 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL55 BLX was last recorded at 134,717 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,282 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
435 miles
Average per year
5,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,717 miles
  • 2025 – 134,282 miles
  • 2024 – 132,587 miles
  • 2023 – 128,664 miles
  • 2022 – 126,500 miles
  • 2021 – 120,416 miles
  • 2020 – 116,492 miles
  • 2019 – 110,020 miles
  • 2018 – 107,347 miles
  • 2017 – 100,823 miles
  • 2016 – 89,530 miles
  • 2015 – 75,998 miles
  • 2014 – 64,517 miles
  • 2013 – 58,464 miles
  • 2012 – 52,908 miles
  • 2011 – 46,893 miles
  • 2010 – 44,047 miles
  • 2009 – 38,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,717 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,717 miles (+435)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,717 miles
    Test number
    377921197868
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass134,282 miles (+1,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,282 miles
    Test number
    469023894775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,587 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,587 miles
    Test number
    490004597219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,664 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,664 miles
    Test number
    148097196199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,661 miles (+2,161)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,661 miles
    Test number
    390693099275
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,500 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,500 miles
    Test number
    511672543231
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail126,498 miles (+6,082)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,498 miles
    Test number
    405509992786
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass120,416 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,416 miles
    Test number
    513008319624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,415 miles (+3,923)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,415 miles
    Test number
    154937143768
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x brake pipe at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass116,492 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,492 miles
    Test number
    622073660558
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail116,491 miles (+6,471)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,491 miles
    Test number
    789018132623
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass110,020 miles (+2,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    848902710227
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and pitted

  13. Pass107,347 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,347 miles
    Test number
    331887761880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,346 miles (+6,523)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,346 miles
    Test number
    941612311280
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass100,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,823 miles
    Test number
    438833973651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail100,823 miles (+11,293)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,823 miles
    Test number
    783723401379
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass89,530 miles (+13,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    498580571281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass75,998 miles (+11,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    491083178692
    • 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)

  19. Pass64,517 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,517 miles
    Test number
    885494054333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,464 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    386809143406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail58,463 miles (+5,555)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,463 miles
    Test number
    707839343242
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass52,908 miles (+6,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,908 miles
    Test number
    905782502107
    • NoteAirbag light on

  23. Pass46,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    826552041074
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut outer edge

  24. Fail46,889 miles (+2,842)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    315022741070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut outer edge

  25. Pass44,047 miles (+5,844)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    121854250480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre cut on outer wall

  26. Pass38,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    253381959076
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LL55 BLX

Does LL55 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 BLX is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BLX?
The MOT on LL55 BLX is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 BLX done?
LL55 BLX was recorded at 134,717 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,462 miles a year.
Has LL55 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BLX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL55 BLX 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 LL55 BLX find?
LL55 BLX failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush, and 3 more.

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