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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR55 CPEMOT history

LR55 CPE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

LR55 CPE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,506 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 CPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 CPE was last recorded at 86,506 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 8,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,624 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,882 miles
Average per year
4,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,506 miles
  • 2024 – 77,624 miles
  • 2022 – 75,300 miles
  • 2021 – 73,069 miles
  • 2020 – 69,848 miles
  • 2019 – 67,352 miles
  • 2018 – 59,010 miles
  • 2017 – 48,680 miles
  • 2016 – 44,827 miles
  • 2015 – 41,695 miles
  • 2014 – 38,980 miles
  • 2013 – 34,439 miles
  • 2012 – 30,566 miles
  • 2011 – 26,811 miles
  • 2010 – 21,479 miles
  • 2009 – 17,911 miles
  • 2008 – 13,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,506 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes corroded at clip points (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,506 miles (+8,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    401033112489
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes corroded at clip points (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass77,624 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    208927727949
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,155 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,155 miles
    Test number
    873937521144
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both along floor on clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,300 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    246810563470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,069 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,069 miles
    Test number
    944235590281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,848 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    176296559033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,352 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    550531856006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,010 miles (+10,330)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,010 miles
    Test number
    811643526642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,680 miles (+3,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,680 miles
    Test number
    808146080285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass44,827 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    657746555466
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass41,695 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,695 miles
    Test number
    695360818758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,980 miles (+4,541)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    138498454224
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre has nail in which also cannot be repaired 225/40/18
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass34,439 miles (+3,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    949984053252
    • NoteRear pads and discs in poor condition

  14. Pass30,566 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,566 miles
    Test number
    389216152292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,811 miles (+5,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,811 miles
    Test number
    326062951442
    • 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)

  16. Fail21,479 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,479 miles
    Test number
    281978650286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn 60%
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs corroded 10% of outer disc face

  17. Pass21,479 miles (+3,568)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,479 miles
    Test number
    950328450226
    • NoteFront brake pads worn 60%
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs corroded 10% of outer disc face

  18. Pass17,911 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,911 miles
    Test number
    161250569256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,357 miles
    Test number
    762932568282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 CPE

Does LR55 CPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 CPE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 CPE?
The MOT on LR55 CPE is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 CPE done?
LR55 CPE was recorded at 86,506 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
Has LR55 CPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 CPE has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on LR55 CPE 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 CPE find?
LR55 CPE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded at clip points.

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