BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR55 JYWMOT history
LR55 JYW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 247,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 247,952 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,185 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 JYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 JYW was last recorded at 247,952 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 5,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 242,279 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,673 miles
- Average per year
- 8,185 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,952 miles
- 2025 – 242,279 miles
- 2023 – 233,764 miles
- 2022 – 217,656 miles
- 2021 – 198,676 miles
- 2020 – 185,268 miles
- 2019 – 170,730 miles
- 2018 – 161,272 miles
- 2017 – 155,462 miles
- 2016 – 146,878 miles
- 2015 – 141,688 miles
- 2014 – 135,478 miles
- 2012 – 129,495 miles
- 2011 – 117,135 miles
- 2009 – 108,184 miles
- 2008 – 101,332 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass247,952 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,952 miles (+5,673)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 247,952 miles
- Test number
- 422141304979
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass242,279 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 242,279 miles
- Test number
- 115824676936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail242,248 miles (+8,484)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,248 miles
- Test number
- 711821579571
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass233,764 miles (+16,108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 233,764 miles
- Test number
- 135461665832
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass217,656 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 217,656 miles
- Test number
- 649672290647
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail217,650 miles (+18,974)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,650 miles
- Test number
- 402631959812
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass198,676 miles (+16)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 198,676 miles
- Test number
- 994540008922
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail198,660 miles (+13,392)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,660 miles
- Test number
- 502734802438
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass185,268 miles (+14,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 185,268 miles
- Test number
- 610021710024
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass170,730 miles (+9,458)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 170,730 miles
- Test number
- 410036866725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,272 miles (+5,810)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 161,272 miles
- Test number
- 513068182208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass155,462 miles (+8,584)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 155,462 miles
- Test number
- 143394413439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,878 miles (+5,190)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 146,878 miles
- Test number
- 957402728329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,688 miles (+6,210)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 141,688 miles
- Test number
- 926023815079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,478 miles (+5,983)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 135,478 miles
- Test number
- 385649104017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,495 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 129,495 miles
- Test number
- 429452852467
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,475 miles (+6,340)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 123,475 miles
- Test number
- 115822712090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,135 miles (+8,951)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 117,135 miles
- Test number
- 516240911036
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
Pass108,184 miles (+6,852)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 108,184 miles
- Test number
- 320466569218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 101,332 miles
- Test number
- 211046068264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,332 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,332 miles
- Test number
- 480796968210
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR55 JYW
- Does LR55 JYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JYW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 JYW?
- The MOT on LR55 JYW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 JYW done?
- LR55 JYW was recorded at 247,952 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 8,185 miles a year.
- Has LR55 JYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 JYW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 JYW 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 JYW find?
- LR55 JYW passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, and 5 more.
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