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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 EPEMOT history

LR55 EPE is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 8 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
143,473 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EPE was last recorded at 143,473 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2018: 106,113 miles, lower than 170,609 miles on 26 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,006 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
7,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,473 miles
  • 2024 – 143,006 miles
  • 2023 – 136,927 miles
  • 2022 – 131,644 miles
  • 2021 – 126,195 miles
  • 2020 – 117,107 miles
  • 2019 – 110,501 miles
  • 2018 – 106,113 miles
  • 2017 – 102,444 miles
  • 2016 – 96,259 miles
  • 2014 – 79,954 miles
  • 2013 – 69,213 miles
  • 2011 – 48,339 miles
  • 2010 – 41,507 miles
  • 2009 – 32,817 miles
  • 2008 – 23,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 hose slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,473 miles
    Test number
    869163811131
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail143,473 miles (+467)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,473 miles
    Test number
    990380254633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail143,006 miles (+6,079)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,006 miles
    Test number
    274293989841
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,927 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,927 miles
    Test number
    947671211558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,644 miles (+5,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,644 miles
    Test number
    849838387491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScrew on temporary fuel cap fitted

  6. Pass126,195 miles (+24)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,195 miles
    Test number
    945336102342
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail126,171 miles (+9,064)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,171 miles
    Test number
    345587716323
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,107 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,107 miles
    Test number
    929250152102
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Fail117,107 miles (+6,606)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,107 miles
    Test number
    933410726852
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass110,501 miles (+4,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    960287880301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,113 miles (-64,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    615750350172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail170,609 miles (+68,165)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,609 miles
    Test number
    190222655073
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass102,444 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    739822618448
    • AdvisoryLower under tray fitted

  14. Fail102,309 miles (+6,050)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    911419305094
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing number plate broken and partial missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLower under tray fitted

  15. Pass96,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    185694951497
    • AdvisoryLower undertray fitted

  16. Fail96,259 miles (+16,305)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    938665561061
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryLower undertray fitted

  17. Pass79,954 miles (+10,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    608584894217
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,213 miles (+20,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    459361963200
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,339 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    195698391225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,507 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    873626260297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,817 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,817 miles
    Test number
    233972879299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,117 miles
    Test number
    504133278234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 EPE

Does LR55 EPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EPE expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EPE?
The MOT on LR55 EPE expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EPE done?
LR55 EPE was recorded at 143,473 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 7,397 miles a year.
Has LR55 EPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EPE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 EPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 EPE find?
LR55 EPE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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