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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 DWVMOT history

LR55 DWV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LR55 DWV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
196,374 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DWV
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
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 DWV was last recorded at 196,374 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 13,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,931 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,443 miles
Average per year
9,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,374 miles
  • 2024 – 182,931 miles
  • 2023 – 173,048 miles
  • 2022 – 159,994 miles
  • 2021 – 156,642 miles
  • 2020 – 143,382 miles
  • 2019 – 133,066 miles
  • 2018 – 123,737 miles
  • 2017 – 114,497 miles
  • 2016 – 106,800 miles
  • 2015 – 97,668 miles
  • 2014 – 87,842 miles
  • 2013 – 80,455 miles
  • 2012 – 71,217 miles
  • 2011 – 61,211 miles
  • 2010 – 51,924 miles
  • 2009 – 41,576 miles
  • 2008 – 28,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,374 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,374 miles (+13,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    196,374 miles
    Test number
    855848835064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,931 miles (+9,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,931 miles
    Test number
    932292415638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,048 miles (+13,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,048 miles
    Test number
    418746975753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,994 miles (+3,352)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,994 miles
    Test number
    851579476598
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass156,642 miles (+590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,642 miles
    Test number
    213703471336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension slight play

  6. Fail156,052 miles (+12,670)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,052 miles
    Test number
    319969421808
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing centre retainer (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass143,382 miles (+10,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,382 miles
    Test number
    324152329267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,066 miles (+9,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,066 miles
    Test number
    184674491057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,737 miles (+9,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,737 miles
    Test number
    671418120783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass114,497 miles (+32)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,497 miles
    Test number
    930195578737
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail114,465 miles (+7,665)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,465 miles
    Test number
    828470734416
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass106,800 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    988791376538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail106,607 miles (+8,939)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    460036264425
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn to 0 mm cords and plys exposed the tyre is dangerous (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass97,668 miles (+146)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    578517613975
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail97,522 miles (+9,680)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    408209965614
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass87,842 miles (+7,387)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    169285754209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,455 miles (+9,238)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    925140973217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass71,217 miles (+10,006)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    718823172270
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass61,211 miles (+9,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,211 miles
    Test number
    169344061217
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass51,924 miles (+10,348)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    121985470238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass41,576 miles (+12,878)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,576 miles
    Test number
    483215159215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,698 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    164684068254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,337 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    651297558240
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LR55 DWV

Does LR55 DWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 DWV is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DWV?
The MOT on LR55 DWV is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 DWV done?
LR55 DWV was recorded at 196,374 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,747 miles a year.
Has LR55 DWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DWV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 DWV 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 DWV find?
LR55 DWV passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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