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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 DLYMOT history

LR55 DLY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

LR55 DLY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
207,250 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DLY
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
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 DLY was last recorded at 207,250 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 14,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,217 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
14,033 miles
Average per year
9,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,250 miles
  • 2021 – 193,217 miles
  • 2020 – 179,280 miles
  • 2019 – 170,626 miles
  • 2018 – 159,706 miles
  • 2017 – 151,059 miles
  • 2016 – 137,689 miles
  • 2015 – 123,218 miles
  • 2014 – 118,731 miles
  • 2013 – 112,862 miles
  • 2012 – 108,331 miles
  • 2011 – 101,436 miles
  • 2010 – 93,984 miles
  • 2009 – 82,387 miles
  • 2008 – 68,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail207,250 miles
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides x 2 (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • All road wheels damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both n/s and o/s/r tyre outer side-walls damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Damage to n/s of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r tyre tread worn low (1.95mm)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Plastic trims on outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail207,250 miles (+14,033)1 dangerous7 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,250 miles
    Test number
    578135206423
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides x 2 (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass193,217 miles (+13,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    193,217 miles
    Test number
    298298538813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass179,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,280 miles
    Test number
    397595629139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,280 miles (+8,654)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,280 miles
    Test number
    148469067315
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass170,626 miles (+161)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,626 miles
    Test number
    899837228938
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s/r tyre outer side-walls damaged
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s of vehicle
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread worn low (1.95mm)
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims on outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear axle metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to under-side of vehicle at rear
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  6. Fail170,465 miles (+10,759)1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,465 miles
    Test number
    922177384766
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s/r tyre outer side-walls damaged
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s of vehicle
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread worn low (1.95mm)
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims on outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear axle metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to under-side of vehicle at rear
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  7. Pass159,706 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,706 miles
    Test number
    728382419486
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel rims light damage

  8. Fail159,703 miles (+8,644)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,703 miles
    Test number
    178189067209
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel rims light damage

  9. Pass151,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,059 miles
    Test number
    736565053732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail151,059 miles (+13,370)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,059 miles
    Test number
    962932761407
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass137,689 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,689 miles
    Test number
    971316151170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail137,689 miles (+14,471)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,689 miles
    Test number
    699726938579
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass123,218 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,218 miles
    Test number
    102830735250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,731 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    259305324364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,862 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    185779423345
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass108,331 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,331 miles
    Test number
    869292832388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,436 miles (+7,452)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    445178811454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteB/s/f discs wron and pitted

  18. Pass93,984 miles (+11,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    911009920319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,387 miles
    Test number
    492928219495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,387 miles (+14,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,387 miles
    Test number
    790798919335
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass68,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,281 miles
    Test number
    892527718362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,281 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,281 miles
    Test number
    411030118371
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 DLY

Does LR55 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 DLY expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DLY?
The MOT on LR55 DLY expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 DLY done?
LR55 DLY was recorded at 207,250 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 9,841 miles a year.
Has LR55 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DLY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 DLY 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 DLY find?
LR55 DLY failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x 2; front windscreen washer not working both sides x 2; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 16 more.

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