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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 DOJMOT history

LR55 DOJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LR55 DOJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
203,487 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DOJ
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
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 DOJ was last recorded at 203,487 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 17,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,069 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
17,418 miles
Average per year
9,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,487 miles
  • 2021 – 186,069 miles
  • 2020 – 183,531 miles
  • 2019 – 180,036 miles
  • 2018 – 172,909 miles
  • 2017 – 162,942 miles
  • 2016 – 155,136 miles
  • 2015 – 147,585 miles
  • 2014 – 128,547 miles
  • 2013 – 114,945 miles
  • 2012 – 96,620 miles
  • 2011 – 79,055 miles
  • 2010 – 68,100 miles
  • 2009 – 59,342 miles
  • 2008 – 46,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,487 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass203,487 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    203,487 miles
    Test number
    735246216895
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass318,289 km (+5,395)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    318,289 km
    Test number
    185230367504
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged Front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged Rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass312,894 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    312,894 km
    Test number
    300096275626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail312,894 km (+6,664)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,894 km
    Test number
    566447459044
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass306,230 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    306,230 km
    Test number
    999106202837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass186,069 miles (+2,538)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,069 miles
    Test number
    221588701264
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass183,531 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,531 miles
    Test number
    203211746734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  8. Pass180,036 miles (+7,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,036 miles
    Test number
    325390473608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass172,909 miles (+9,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    172,909 miles
    Test number
    360157747547
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to offside front

  10. Pass162,942 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    162,942 miles
    Test number
    279884077974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,136 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    155,136 miles
    Test number
    897517261099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,585 miles (+19,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    147,585 miles
    Test number
    270382485731
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass128,547 miles (+13,602)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,547 miles
    Test number
    448309374295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,945 miles (+18,325)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,945 miles
    Test number
    115955893279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,620 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    649104952208
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass96,620 miles (+17,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    686014452237
    • 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)

  17. Pass79,055 miles (+10,955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,055 miles
    Test number
    865013171282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,100 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    802030170254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,342 miles (+13,022)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,342 miles
    Test number
    864134159258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    721162268294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 DOJ

Does LR55 DOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 DOJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DOJ?
The MOT on LR55 DOJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 DOJ done?
LR55 DOJ was recorded at 203,487 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 9,145 miles a year.
Has LR55 DOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DOJ has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 DOJ 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 DOJ find?
LR55 DOJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear brake hose slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 9 more.

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