BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR55 GXEMOT history
LR55 GXE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 230,550 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,372 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 GXE
- 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
- 25 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 GXE was last recorded at 230,550 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 24,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 206,014 miles · 17 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 24,536 miles
- Average per year
- 8,372 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 230,550 miles
- 2022 – 206,014 miles
- 2021 – 186,271 miles
- 2020 – 182,256 miles
- 2019 – 176,941 miles
- 2018 – 171,182 miles
- 2017 – 163,427 miles
- 2016 – 154,415 miles
- 2015 – 145,024 miles
- 2014 – 139,814 miles
- 2013 – 136,476 miles
- 2012 – 125,958 miles
- 2011 – 112,404 miles
- 2009 – 109,937 miles
- 2008 – 106,209 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Undertray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,550 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 230,550 miles
- Test number
- 796803469534
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail230,548 miles (+24,534)1 dangerous2 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,548 miles
- Test number
- 642233344281
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass206,014 miles (+19,743)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 206,014 miles
- Test number
- 684690567126
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 186,271 miles
- Test number
- 477687176230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,271 miles (+4,015)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,271 miles
- Test number
- 687027610076
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass182,256 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 182,256 miles
- Test number
- 581554625234
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail182,256 miles (+5,315)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,256 miles
- Test number
- 326678260628
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,941 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 176,941 miles
- Test number
- 468320620812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,938 miles (+5,756)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,938 miles
- Test number
- 423827682228
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 171,182 miles
- Test number
- 435386531808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,182 miles (+7,755)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,182 miles
- Test number
- 621474844765
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass163,427 miles (+9,012)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 163,427 miles
- Test number
- 108444893436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,415 miles (+94)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 154,415 miles
- Test number
- 762129803693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail154,321 miles (+9,297)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,321 miles
- Test number
- 225535250227
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass145,024 miles (+5,210)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 145,024 miles
- Test number
- 525144355000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,814 miles (+3,338)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 139,814 miles
- Test number
- 526417554025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,476 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 136,476 miles
- Test number
- 579190903115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail136,474 miles (+10,516)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,474 miles
- Test number
- 289349493007
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass125,958 miles (+13,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 125,958 miles
- Test number
- 639824892072
- 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)
Pass112,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 112,404 miles
- Test number
- 219718131029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,404 miles (+2,467)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,404 miles
- Test number
- 809978731006
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,937 miles (+3,728)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 109,937 miles
- Test number
- 970152059141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,209 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 106,209 miles
- Test number
- 654915418344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 GXE
- Does LR55 GXE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 GXE expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 GXE?
- The MOT on LR55 GXE expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 GXE done?
- LR55 GXE was recorded at 230,550 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 8,372 miles a year.
- Has LR55 GXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 GXE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR55 GXE 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 GXE find?
- LR55 GXE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.
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