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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR55 BRZMOT history

LR55 BRZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

LR55 BRZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,215 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BRZ was last recorded at 98,215 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 3,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,442 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,773 miles
Average per year
4,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,215 miles
  • 2024 – 94,442 miles
  • 2023 – 91,099 miles
  • 2022 – 86,198 miles
  • 2021 – 83,276 miles
  • 2020 – 81,680 miles
  • 2019 – 79,931 miles
  • 2018 – 77,207 miles
  • 2017 – 73,275 miles
  • 2016 – 66,950 miles
  • 2015 – 61,604 miles
  • 2014 – 55,722 miles
  • 2013 – 48,785 miles
  • 2012 – 43,456 miles
  • 2011 – 37,523 miles
  • 2010 – 31,582 miles
  • 2009 – 26,124 miles
  • 2008 – 20,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,215 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise early replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise early repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,215 miles (+3,773)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,215 miles
    Test number
    717911613914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise early replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise early repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass94,442 miles (+287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    195821311687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail94,155 miles (+3,056)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    227747810134
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass91,099 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    554843818446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,097 miles (+4,899)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    181878337147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,198 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    393831078055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,276 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    875509293570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,274 miles (+1,594)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    730214007929
    • MajorNearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,680 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,680 miles
    Test number
    413119499263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,931 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    596294094134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,929 miles (+2,722)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    970506353600
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,207 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,207 miles
    Test number
    438965969461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,275 miles (+6,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    936700694444
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine bay

  14. Pass66,950 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    671899628323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,604 miles (+5,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,604 miles
    Test number
    300689967079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone bush has play

  16. Pass55,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,722 miles
    Test number
    796558564269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,722 miles (+6,937)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,722 miles
    Test number
    765427464207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,785 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    797472353278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,456 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,456 miles
    Test number
    918050752267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,523 miles (+5,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    345558641412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,582 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,582 miles
    Test number
    243164140227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,124 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,124 miles
    Test number
    354670259218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,757 miles
    Test number
    341347848453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BRZ

Does LR55 BRZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BRZ expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BRZ?
The MOT on LR55 BRZ expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BRZ done?
LR55 BRZ was recorded at 98,215 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
Has LR55 BRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BRZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 BRZ 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 BRZ find?
LR55 BRZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play advise early replacement, and 3 more.

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