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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 GXDMOT history

LR55 GXD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.

LR55 GXD grey 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 Jan 2025
Mileage
189,141 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GXD was last recorded at 189,141 miles on 20 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2021: 195,920 miles, lower than 292,127 miles on 18 Jul 2020.
  • 20 Jan 2024: 189,141 miles, lower than 207,047 miles on 28 Jul 2022.

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
207,047 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Average per year
8,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,141 miles
  • 2022 – 207,047 miles
  • 2021 – 195,963 miles
  • 2020 – 292,127 miles
  • 2018 – 170,932 miles
  • 2017 – 153,203 miles
  • 2016 – 130,569 miles
  • 2015 – 127,100 miles
  • 2014 – 123,107 miles
  • 2013 – 116,741 miles
  • 2012 – 108,402 miles
  • 2011 – 100,154 miles
  • 2010 – 92,095 miles
  • 2009 – 86,500 miles
  • 2008 – 61,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear subframe general surface rust

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,141 miles (-17,906)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,141 miles
    Test number
    188574051368
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear subframe general surface rust
  2. Pass207,047 miles (+11,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    207,047 miles
    Test number
    960966741431
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass195,963 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    195,963 miles
    Test number
    949019074940
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail195,920 miles (-96,207)7 major2 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,920 miles
    Test number
    389837942515
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In inner tread (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All near brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear sensor broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements 16% - repair or adjustment advised
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass292,127 miles (+121,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    292,127 miles
    Test number
    308420435928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad ware sensor snapped
  6. Pass170,932 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    170,932 miles
    Test number
    155501910951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,903 miles (+17,700)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,903 miles
    Test number
    166220247037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass153,203 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,203 miles
    Test number
    603372800892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,795 miles (+22,226)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,795 miles
    Test number
    728450279790
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  10. Pass130,569 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,569 miles
    Test number
    649623868181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass127,100 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    127,100 miles
    Test number
    421863608226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,107 miles (+6,366)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    123,107 miles
    Test number
    835757654316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding
    • NoteRear discs warped
  13. Pass116,741 miles (+8,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,741 miles
    Test number
    836747043347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass108,402 miles (+8,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    108,402 miles
    Test number
    989533462344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,154 miles (+8,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    466329741330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail92,095 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,095 miles
    Test number
    334551550351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass92,095 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,095 miles
    Test number
    451391450381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,500 miles (+25,113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,500 miles
    Test number
    973575369352
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass61,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    323575878226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 GXD

Does LR55 GXD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GXD expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GXD?
The MOT on LR55 GXD expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GXD done?
LR55 GXD was recorded at 189,141 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 8,349 miles a year.
Has LR55 GXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GXD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 GXD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 GXD find?
LR55 GXD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central rear rear subframe general surface rust.

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