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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 DLFMOT history

LR55 DLF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 280,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

LR55 DLF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
280,462 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 DLF was last recorded at 280,462 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 13,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,344 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
13,118 miles
Average per year
11,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 280,462 miles
  • 2022 – 267,344 miles
  • 2021 – 250,332 miles
  • 2020 – 236,647 miles
  • 2019 – 217,417 miles
  • 2018 – 199,419 miles
  • 2017 – 177,261 miles
  • 2016 – 153,774 miles
  • 2015 – 152,932 miles
  • 2014 – 152,487 miles
  • 2013 – 151,866 miles
  • 2012 – 150,498 miles
  • 2011 – 140,009 miles
  • 2010 – 128,105 miles
  • 2009 – 115,741 miles
  • 2008 – 103,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,462 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under trays and sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,462 miles (+13,118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    280,462 miles
    Test number
    759390995110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass267,344 miles (+198)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    267,344 miles
    Test number
    347622079253
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  3. Fail267,146 miles (+16,814)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,146 miles
    Test number
    848249350373
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  4. Pass250,332 miles (+58)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    250,332 miles
    Test number
    225914621341
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  5. Fail250,274 miles (+13,627)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,274 miles
    Test number
    410166643964
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  6. Pass236,647 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    236,647 miles
    Test number
    663196145470
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail236,547 miles (+19,130)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,547 miles
    Test number
    392912504218
    • MajorNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass217,417 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    217,417 miles
    Test number
    339410517106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (225 40 18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (225 40 18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail217,417 miles (+17,998)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,417 miles
    Test number
    521953022241
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (225 40 18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (225 40 18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass199,419 miles (+22,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    199,419 miles
    Test number
    243431616455
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexi's perished
    • AdvisoryFront wipers little smeary

  11. Pass177,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    177,261 miles
    Test number
    498806394975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail177,261 miles (+23,487)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,261 miles
    Test number
    140375318222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass153,774 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,774 miles
    Test number
    145581701024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,932 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,932 miles
    Test number
    389598115436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,487 miles (+621)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    152,487 miles
    Test number
    277825994430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass151,866 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    151,866 miles
    Test number
    209820813285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass150,498 miles (+10,489)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    150,498 miles
    Test number
    197150422203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass140,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    140,009 miles
    Test number
    898815581225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,009 miles (+11,904)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,009 miles
    Test number
    565856271276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFluid leak from intercooler or power steering pipe area

  20. Pass128,105 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,105 miles
    Test number
    931154370221
    • NoteOil leak o/side front of engine

  21. Fail128,099 miles (+12,358)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,099 miles
    Test number
    210103970263
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak o/side front of engine

  22. Pass115,741 miles (+11,981)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,741 miles
    Test number
    924526989239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    610487188249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 DLF

Does LR55 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 DLF expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DLF?
The MOT on LR55 DLF expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 DLF done?
LR55 DLF was recorded at 280,462 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 11,784 miles a year.
Has LR55 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DLF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 DLF 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 DLF find?
LR55 DLF passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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