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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 EBZMOT history

LR55 EBZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

LR55 EBZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
181,143 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EBZ
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 expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EBZ was last recorded at 181,143 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,137 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,143 miles
  • 2023 – 181,137 miles
  • 2022 – 164,712 miles
  • 2021 – 151,123 miles
  • 2020 – 143,805 miles
  • 2019 – 135,460 miles
  • 2017 – 126,323 miles
  • 2016 – 111,728 miles
  • 2015 – 107,555 miles
  • 2014 – 102,285 miles
  • 2013 – 96,556 miles
  • 2012 – 81,970 miles
  • 2011 – 66,789 miles
  • 2010 – 54,872 miles
  • 2009 – 42,482 miles
  • 2008 – 42,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,143 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,143 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,143 miles
    Test number
    559453158711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail181,137 miles (+16,425)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,137 miles
    Test number
    525364418963
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside front & nearside front
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass164,712 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,712 miles
    Test number
    389398207432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass162,189 miles (+11,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,189 miles
    Test number
    183665295009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,123 miles (+7,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,123 miles
    Test number
    462168869561
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,805 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,805 miles
    Test number
    360692587929
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill under vehicle corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail143,805 miles (+8,345)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,805 miles
    Test number
    204815123251
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill under vehicle corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,460 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,460 miles
    Test number
    792972311359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail135,460 miles (+9,137)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,460 miles
    Test number
    978180214684
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass126,323 miles (+9,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,323 miles
    Test number
    463103475159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass116,914 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,914 miles
    Test number
    805063200903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,728 miles (+4,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,728 miles
    Test number
    982202498549
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass107,555 miles (+5,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,555 miles
    Test number
    199024115037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  14. Pass102,285 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    719267804039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,556 miles (+14,586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    306509103069
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass81,970 miles (+15,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    665896012009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  17. Pass66,789 miles (+11,917)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    769991211005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,872 miles (+12,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    791779010070
    • 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)

  19. Pass42,482 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    964048629060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,397 miles
    Test number
    160037688212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 EBZ

Does LR55 EBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EBZ expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EBZ?
The MOT on LR55 EBZ expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EBZ done?
LR55 EBZ was recorded at 181,143 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 9,100 miles a year.
Has LR55 EBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EBZ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 EBZ 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 EBZ find?
LR55 EBZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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