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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 GCVMOT history

LR55 GCV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LR55 GCV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,460 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GCV was last recorded at 189,460 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,745 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,715 miles
Average per year
5,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,460 miles
  • 2024 – 186,745 miles
  • 2023 – 183,368 miles
  • 2022 – 179,224 miles
  • 2021 – 176,057 miles
  • 2020 – 172,558 miles
  • 2019 – 170,778 miles
  • 2018 – 166,732 miles
  • 2017 – 163,299 miles
  • 2016 – 159,039 miles
  • 2015 – 155,504 miles
  • 2014 – 151,468 miles
  • 2013 – 144,261 miles
  • 2012 – 138,735 miles
  • 2011 – 132,010 miles
  • 2010 – 123,948 miles
  • 2009 – 111,878 miles
  • 2008 – 100,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,460 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,460 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,460 miles
    Test number
    275788770720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass186,745 miles (+3,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,745 miles
    Test number
    649871630006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass183,368 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    183,368 miles
    Test number
    822119470721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail183,343 miles (+4,119)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,343 miles
    Test number
    921481786145
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass179,224 miles (+3,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,224 miles
    Test number
    579262477724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass176,057 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,057 miles
    Test number
    965365123767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,558 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,558 miles
    Test number
    219963033310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,778 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,778 miles
    Test number
    406471705206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    166,732 miles
    Test number
    926649067816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail166,732 miles (+3,433)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,732 miles
    Test number
    781365290100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass163,299 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,299 miles
    Test number
    406502185690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,039 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,039 miles
    Test number
    572578454786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,026 miles (+3,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,026 miles
    Test number
    438833598379
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass155,504 miles (+4,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    155,504 miles
    Test number
    149565511371
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  15. Pass151,468 miles (+7,207)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    151,468 miles
    Test number
    695350434360
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges

  16. Pass144,261 miles (+5,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    144,261 miles
    Test number
    405135243401
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  17. Pass138,735 miles (+6,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    549251242334
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

  18. Pass132,010 miles (+8,062)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    132,010 miles
    Test number
    375364051381
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres low pressure prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

  19. Pass123,948 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    782204830396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,946 miles (+12,068)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    262263730395
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn pads poss low ,brake warning lamp on

  21. Pass111,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    383779599260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail111,878 miles (+11,061)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    572789799225
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass100,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    464594808437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GCV

Does LR55 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GCV is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GCV?
The MOT on LR55 GCV is valid until 26 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 GCV done?
LR55 GCV was recorded at 189,460 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,174 miles a year.
Has LR55 GCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GCV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 GCV 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 GCV find?
LR55 GCV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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