BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,171 cc
LR55 EPJMOT history
LR55 EPJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 232,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 232,164 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 EPJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 EPJ was last recorded at 232,164 miles on 21 May 2026, 11,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 220,885 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,279 miles
- Average per year
- 11,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 232,164 miles
- 2025 – 220,885 miles
- 2024 – 203,752 miles
- 2023 – 192,642 miles
- 2022 – 178,155 miles
- 2020 – 175,232 miles
- 2019 – 170,886 miles
- 2018 – 165,224 miles
- 2017 – 163,381 miles
- 2016 – 160,250 miles
- 2015 – 159,831 miles
- 2014 – 147,484 miles
- 2013 – 128,328 miles
- 2012 – 113,947 miles
- 2011 – 93,671 miles
- 2010 – 73,035 miles
- 2009 – 55,294 miles
- 2008 – 38,699 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,164 miles
- AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn and corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,164 miles (+11,279)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 232,164 miles
- Test number
- 189770857662
- AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn and corroded.
- 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))
Pass220,885 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 220,885 miles
- Test number
- 231242378857
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail220,874 miles (+17,122)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,874 miles
- Test number
- 464679013455
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass203,752 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 203,752 miles
- Test number
- 436354161977
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail203,752 miles (+11,110)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,752 miles
- Test number
- 539492874953
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass192,642 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 192,642 miles
- Test number
- 703540314506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail192,627 miles (+14,472)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,627 miles
- Test number
- 615328870556
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass178,155 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 178,155 miles
- Test number
- 437551337077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail178,155 miles (+2,923)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,155 miles
- Test number
- 263857587809
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass175,232 miles (+4,346)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 175,232 miles
- Test number
- 102270053718
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 170,886 miles
- Test number
- 669744169374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,886 miles (+5,662)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,886 miles
- Test number
- 849368697392
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass165,224 miles (+1,843)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 165,224 miles
- Test number
- 594642621584
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass163,381 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 163,381 miles
- Test number
- 749697656566
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass160,250 miles (+419)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 160,250 miles
- Test number
- 140601887333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,831 miles (+12,347)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 159,831 miles
- Test number
- 256881105264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,484 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 147,484 miles
- Test number
- 875333594250
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail147,484 miles (+19,156)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,484 miles
- Test number
- 316163594402
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass128,328 miles (+14,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 128,328 miles
- Test number
- 716431283227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,947 miles (+20,276)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 113,947 miles
- Test number
- 775227392219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,671 miles (+20,636)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 93,671 miles
- Test number
- 835292671227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 73,035 miles
- Test number
- 324670980496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,035 miles (+17,741)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,035 miles
- Test number
- 722560380225
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass55,294 miles (+16,595)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 55,294 miles
- Test number
- 474584709486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,699 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,699 miles
- Test number
- 963069198249
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR55 EPJ
- Does LR55 EPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 EPJ is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 EPJ?
- The MOT on LR55 EPJ is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 EPJ done?
- LR55 EPJ was recorded at 232,164 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 11,012 miles a year.
- Has LR55 EPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 EPJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 EPJ 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 EPJ find?
- LR55 EPJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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