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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 DNOMOT history

LR55 DNO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

LR55 DNO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
189,124 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DNO
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
6 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 DNO was last recorded at 189,124 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 2,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,995 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,129 miles
Average per year
8,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,124 miles
  • 2023 – 186,995 miles
  • 2022 – 182,566 miles
  • 2021 – 172,959 miles
  • 2020 – 171,447 miles
  • 2019 – 169,129 miles
  • 2018 – 165,576 miles
  • 2017 – 156,702 miles
  • 2016 – 153,031 miles
  • 2015 – 148,667 miles
  • 2014 – 143,208 miles
  • 2013 – 131,109 miles
  • 2012 – 114,379 miles
  • 2011 – 94,934 miles
  • 2010 – 83,893 miles
  • 2009 – 72,691 miles
  • 2008 – 57,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,124 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear door lock faulty
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front registration plate damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,124 miles (+2,129)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    189,124 miles
    Test number
    338869972784
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door lock faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Pass186,995 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,995 miles
    Test number
    230169458413
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail186,995 miles (+4,429)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,995 miles
    Test number
    265970747346
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass182,566 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,566 miles
    Test number
    246908313282
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail182,566 miles (+9,607)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,566 miles
    Test number
    550563912325
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass172,959 miles (+1,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,959 miles
    Test number
    437065725179
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass171,447 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,447 miles
    Test number
    363298059960
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate Damaged

  8. Fail171,440 miles (+2,311)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,440 miles
    Test number
    511408544864
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate Damaged

  9. Pass169,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,129 miles
    Test number
    228555845217
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail169,129 miles (+3,553)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,129 miles
    Test number
    591316064711
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,576 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    165,576 miles
    Test number
    360610771009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail165,576 miles (+8,874)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,576 miles
    Test number
    835234948622
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass156,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    156,702 miles
    Test number
    161082587277
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail156,702 miles (+3,671)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,702 miles
    Test number
    897511333161
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass153,031 miles (+4,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    153,031 miles
    Test number
    134197321757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass148,667 miles (+5,459)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,667 miles
    Test number
    945556989912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (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)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Fail143,208 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,208 miles
    Test number
    518778354347
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass143,208 miles (+12,099)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,208 miles
    Test number
    756768454374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,109 miles (+16,730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,109 miles
    Test number
    368000363355
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass114,379 miles (+19,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    436940652463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  21. Pass94,934 miles (+11,041)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    126194361285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,893 miles (+11,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    384813270200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,691 miles (+15,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,691 miles
    Test number
    492780389266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    503323278247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 DNO

Does LR55 DNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 DNO expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DNO?
The MOT on LR55 DNO expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 DNO done?
LR55 DNO was recorded at 189,124 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 8,283 miles a year.
Has LR55 DNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DNO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 DNO 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 DNO find?
LR55 DNO passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 11 more.

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