
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LR55 BFOMOT history
LR55 BFO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 187,283 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 BFO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 BFO was last recorded at 187,283 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,463 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,820 miles
- Average per year
- 7,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,283 miles
- 2025 – 181,463 miles
- 2024 – 174,199 miles
- 2023 – 166,367 miles
- 2022 – 158,284 miles
- 2021 – 149,579 miles
- 2020 – 143,581 miles
- 2019 – 136,426 miles
- 2018 – 128,807 miles
- 2017 – 122,545 miles
- 2016 – 112,215 miles
- 2014 – 101,427 miles
- 2013 – 92,459 miles
- 2012 – 84,426 miles
- 2011 – 68,943 miles
- 2010 – 59,436 miles
- 2009 – 52,409 miles
- 2008 – 44,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVARIOUS FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,283 miles (+5,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 187,283 miles
- Test number
- 815180390751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVARIOUS FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Pass181,463 miles (+7,264)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 181,463 miles
- Test number
- 472230943006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,199 miles (+7,832)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 174,199 miles
- Test number
- 964839036435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,367 miles (+8,083)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 166,367 miles
- Test number
- 372109287135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,284 miles (+8,705)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 158,284 miles
- Test number
- 825207774624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,579 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 149,579 miles
- Test number
- 573341944501
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail164,915 miles (+21,334)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,915 miles
- Test number
- 399533403478
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,581 miles (+7,155)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 143,581 miles
- Test number
- 171112641149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass136,426 miles (+7,619)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 136,426 miles
- Test number
- 812065511285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 128,807 miles
- Test number
- 365287670828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,807 miles (+6,262)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,807 miles
- Test number
- 854481572644
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass122,545 miles (+10,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 122,545 miles
- Test number
- 810033068933
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,215 miles (+610)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 112,215 miles
- Test number
- 337569683002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,605 miles (+10,178)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,605 miles
- Test number
- 887109697113
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,427 miles (+8,968)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 101,427 miles
- Test number
- 517536444326
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass92,459 miles (+8,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 92,459 miles
- Test number
- 377396533372
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,426 miles (+15,483)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,426 miles
- Test number
- 167552472241
- NoteAdvise both front outer tyre walls slightly damaged
Pass68,943 miles (+9,507)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,943 miles
- Test number
- 846497061212
- NoteAdvise o/s/f wishbone bush getting weak
- NoteStrong advise front prop shaft rubber worn
Pass59,436 miles (+7,027)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 59,436 miles
- Test number
- 601121360242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,409 miles (+7,583)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 52,409 miles
- Test number
- 424672769232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 44,826 miles
- Test number
- 421091378207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 BFO
- Does LR55 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BFO is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 BFO?
- The MOT on LR55 BFO is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 BFO done?
- LR55 BFO was recorded at 187,283 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,943 miles a year.
- Has LR55 BFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 BFO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR55 BFO 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 LR55 BFO find?
- LR55 BFO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on both edges. 225/40x18; various front and rear suspension components corroded.
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