BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR55 GXFMOT history
LR55 GXF is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,963 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 104,963 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 GXF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 GXF was last recorded at 104,963 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 3,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 101,810 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,153 miles
- Average per year
- 5,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,963 miles
- 2024 – 101,810 miles
- 2023 – 98,315 miles
- 2022 – 92,513 miles
- 2021 – 91,861 miles
- 2019 – 84,273 miles
- 2018 – 79,993 miles
- 2017 – 76,261 miles
- 2016 – 71,555 miles
- 2015 – 64,385 miles
- 2014 – 55,050 miles
- 2013 – 47,879 miles
- 2012 – 40,813 miles
- 2011 – 34,182 miles
- 2010 – 27,341 miles
- 2009 – 22,391 miles
- 2008 – 18,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Engine and under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,963 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 104,963 miles
- Test number
- 370896731651
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail104,963 miles (+3,153)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,963 miles
- Test number
- 925697471732
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass101,810 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 101,810 miles
- Test number
- 870399557432
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail101,809 miles (+3,494)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,809 miles
- Test number
- 226160527647
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass98,315 miles (+5,802)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 98,315 miles
- Test number
- 403727306046
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,513 miles (+652)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 92,513 miles
- Test number
- 220735817443
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass91,861 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 91,861 miles
- Test number
- 298163588341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,860 miles (+7,587)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,860 miles
- Test number
- 416126343776
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,273 miles (+4,280)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 84,273 miles
- Test number
- 217426983590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,993 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,993 miles
- Test number
- 817416639816
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight deterioration to flexi hose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight deterioration to flexi hose
- AdvisoryOil leaks- Drips from engine
Fail79,993 miles (+3,732)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,993 miles
- Test number
- 226406409933
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight deterioration to flexi hose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight deterioration to flexi hose
- AdvisoryOil leaks- Drips from engine
Pass76,261 miles (+4,706)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 76,261 miles
- Test number
- 265852999472
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
- AdvisoryWipers smear slightly
Pass71,555 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 709757462564
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
- AdvisoryPuncture light on dash
Fail71,555 miles (+7,170)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 725953325531
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
- AdvisoryPuncture light on dash
Pass64,385 miles (+9,335)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,385 miles
- Test number
- 999786145112
- 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)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Fail55,050 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,050 miles
- Test number
- 197349344107
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteO/S/F door not unlocking on cdl but opens/closes for test
- NoteSuspec twasher bottle leaking but working for test
Pass55,050 miles (+7,171)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 55,050 miles
- Test number
- 658329344134
- NoteO/S/F door not unlocking on cdl but opens/closes for test
- NoteSuspec twasher bottle leaking but working for test
Pass47,879 miles (+7,066)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 47,879 miles
- Test number
- 529305863171
- AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBonnet slight damage (dent)
Pass40,813 miles (+6,631)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 40,813 miles
- Test number
- 467453472165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,182 miles (+6,841)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,182 miles
- Test number
- 859855771120
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,341 miles (+4,950)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 27,341 miles
- Test number
- 691514070197
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBelly pan and chasis covers fitted
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing from both side edges
Pass22,391 miles (+3,752)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 22,391 miles
- Test number
- 794607379110
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass18,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 18,639 miles
- Test number
- 253559958298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 GXF
- Does LR55 GXF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 GXF expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 GXF?
- The MOT on LR55 GXF expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 GXF done?
- LR55 GXF was recorded at 104,963 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
- Has LR55 GXF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 GXF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 GXF 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 GXF find?
- LR55 GXF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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