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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 BFVMOT history

LR55 BFV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 181,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LR55 BFV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,846 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BFV
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
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BFV was last recorded at 181,846 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 8,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,626 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,220 miles
Average per year
7,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,846 miles
  • 2025 – 173,626 miles
  • 2024 – 172,723 miles
  • 2019 – 165,001 miles
  • 2018 – 150,075 miles
  • 2017 – 139,791 miles
  • 2016 – 123,523 miles
  • 2015 – 117,356 miles
  • 2014 – 104,301 miles
  • 2013 – 90,935 miles
  • 2010 – 65,439 miles
  • 2009 – 61,518 miles
  • 2008 – 53,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,846 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,846 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,846 miles
    Test number
    121072607958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,626 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,626 miles
    Test number
    724615478644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,723 miles
    Test number
    231941604958
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,723 miles (+7,722)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,723 miles
    Test number
    930924947548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,001 miles (+14,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,001 miles
    Test number
    983738291882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    767587615318
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

  7. Fail150,075 miles (+10,284)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    157712591880
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

  8. Pass139,791 miles (+16,268)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,791 miles
    Test number
    302461242251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,523 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,523 miles
    Test number
    147202403832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,518 miles (+6,162)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    594938890566
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass117,356 miles (+13,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,356 miles
    Test number
    546130095140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  12. Pass104,301 miles (+13,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    515200774111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass90,935 miles (+25,496)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    647681193186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,439 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    521402160133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,518 miles (+8,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    582071179217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass53,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    453004878225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BFV

Does LR55 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BFV is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BFV?
The MOT on LR55 BFV is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BFV done?
LR55 BFV was recorded at 181,846 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,375 miles a year.
Has LR55 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BFV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 BFV 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 BFV find?
LR55 BFV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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