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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR55 FUTMOT history

LR55 FUT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2023.

LR55 FUT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2024
Mileage
138,115 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2024
Latest MOT test
20 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FUT was last recorded at 138,115 miles on 20 May 2023, 4,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,587 miles · 23 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,528 miles
Average per year
6,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,115 miles
  • 2022 – 133,587 miles
  • 2021 – 127,258 miles
  • 2020 – 118,977 miles
  • 2019 – 104,409 miles
  • 2018 – 101,661 miles
  • 2017 – 99,029 miles
  • 2016 – 92,332 miles
  • 2015 – 86,304 miles
  • 2014 – 79,738 miles
  • 2013 – 72,923 miles
  • 2012 – 66,416 miles
  • 2010 – 58,131 miles
  • 2008 – 37,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,115 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,115 miles (+4,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,115 miles
    Test number
    351056552606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,587 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,587 miles
    Test number
    955188992639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,258 miles
    Test number
    983941993142
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

  4. Fail127,253 miles (+8,276)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    631444723354
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

  5. Pass118,977 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    231174121088
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,977 miles (+14,568)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    414670481908
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Top mount perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bridgestone Tournaza drive guard T005 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Top mount perished

  7. Pass104,409 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,409 miles
    Test number
    718441417249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,661 miles (+2,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    486411134525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass99,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,029 miles
    Test number
    590321204992
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail99,029 miles (+6,697)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,029 miles
    Test number
    200621655164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass92,332 miles (+6,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    743663837896
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass86,304 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    288771125050
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteSill covers fitted to O/S and N/S not allowing full inspection
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail86,304 miles (+6,566)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    666580525098
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteSill covers fitted to O/S and N/S not allowing full inspection
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass79,738 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    659840524041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,923 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    115363223000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,723 miles (+6,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    488579213018
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass66,416 miles (+8,285)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    128807612409
    • 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)
    • NoteWashers not working could be frozen

  18. Pass58,131 miles (+20,500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    433622200350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,631 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,631 miles
    Test number
    144170398243
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges & on limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

Questions about LR55 FUT

Does LR55 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FUT expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FUT?
The MOT on LR55 FUT expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 FUT done?
LR55 FUT was recorded at 138,115 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2023, an average of 6,887 miles a year.
Has LR55 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FUT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 FUT 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 FUT find?
LR55 FUT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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