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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,240 cc

LR55 BXMMOT history

LR55 BXM is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

LR55 BXM blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
170,016 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 BXM was last recorded at 170,016 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 2,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,292 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,724 miles
Average per year
8,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,016 miles
  • 2024 – 167,292 miles
  • 2023 – 164,115 miles
  • 2022 – 159,640 miles
  • 2021 – 155,813 miles
  • 2020 – 153,193 miles
  • 2019 – 151,328 miles
  • 2018 – 147,936 miles
  • 2017 – 145,125 miles
  • 2016 – 132,197 miles
  • 2015 – 119,126 miles
  • 2014 – 106,590 miles
  • 2013 – 93,497 miles
  • 2012 – 80,452 miles
  • 2011 – 64,698 miles
  • 2010 – 54,361 miles
  • 2009 – 40,796 miles
  • 2008 – 28,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,016 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and os REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail170,016 miles (+2,724)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,016 miles
    Test number
    314049863178
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and os REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass167,292 miles (+3,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,292 miles
    Test number
    104551543158
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edge.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass164,115 miles (+4,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,115 miles
    Test number
    239789895323
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,640 miles (+3,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,640 miles
    Test number
    771291087765
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,813 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,813 miles
    Test number
    687049679851
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,781 miles (+2,588)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,781 miles
    Test number
    828322272631
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,193 miles
    Test number
    832773094393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,193 miles (+1,865)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,193 miles
    Test number
    471830720428
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,328 miles (+3,392)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,328 miles
    Test number
    818951647292
    • DangerousNearside suspension arm bolt lose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,936 miles
    Test number
    452792145399
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  11. Fail147,934 miles (+2,809)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,934 miles
    Test number
    703835693435
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  12. Pass145,125 miles (+12,928)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,125 miles
    Test number
    255673012504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,197 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,197 miles
    Test number
    828235199241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  14. Fail132,033 miles (+12,907)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,033 miles
    Test number
    174683384512
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and n/s low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe heat shield loose and rattles.

  15. Pass119,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,126 miles
    Test number
    723553027338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail119,126 miles (+12,536)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,126 miles
    Test number
    486177472794
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeatshield coming off

  17. Pass106,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    188219054237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,588 miles (+13,091)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    675188854293
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil on min.

  19. Pass93,497 miles (+13,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    299549263247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    767258862230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,452 miles (+15,754)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    297718662204
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass64,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    368930171257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,698 miles (+10,337)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    215730571214
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass54,361 miles (+13,565)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,361 miles
    Test number
    311392370447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,796 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    214425079204
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  26. Pass40,796 miles (+12,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    304075979282
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  27. Pass28,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    771807678212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BXM

Does LR55 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BXM expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BXM?
The MOT on LR55 BXM expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BXM done?
LR55 BXM was recorded at 170,016 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 8,397 miles a year.
Has LR55 BXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BXM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BXM 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 BXM find?
LR55 BXM failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 4 more.

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