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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 KXUMOT history

LR55 KXU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 231,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LR55 KXU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
231,443 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 KXU
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
18 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 KXU was last recorded at 231,443 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 11,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,711 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,732 miles
Average per year
8,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,443 miles
  • 2025 – 219,711 miles
  • 2024 – 208,616 miles
  • 2023 – 200,400 miles
  • 2022 – 188,339 miles
  • 2021 – 177,334 miles
  • 2020 – 173,705 miles
  • 2019 – 170,600 miles
  • 2018 – 165,233 miles
  • 2017 – 160,462 miles
  • 2016 – 156,479 miles
  • 2015 – 146,020 miles
  • 2014 – 139,587 miles
  • 2013 – 132,510 miles
  • 2012 – 124,428 miles
  • 2011 – 118,589 miles
  • 2010 – 112,234 miles
  • 2009 – 96,215 miles
  • 2008 – 95,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,443 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Too low for RBT

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Little reserve travel in handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,443 miles (+11,732)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    231,443 miles
    Test number
    605239104761
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass219,711 miles (+11,095)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    219,711 miles
    Test number
    361482020884
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass208,616 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    208,616 miles
    Test number
    697043190180
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail208,616 miles (+8,216)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,616 miles
    Test number
    374776086640
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass200,400 miles (+12,061)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    200,400 miles
    Test number
    956729655402
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryToo low for RBT

  6. Pass188,339 miles (+11,005)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    188,339 miles
    Test number
    526079301184
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryToo low for RBT

  7. Pass177,334 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,334 miles
    Test number
    112577364044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryToo low for RBT

  8. Pass173,705 miles (+3,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    173,705 miles
    Test number
    335036499590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass170,600 miles (+5,367)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,600 miles
    Test number
    422542330847
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front inner shocker leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake

  10. Pass165,233 miles (+4,771)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    165,233 miles
    Test number
    102449201984
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small chip at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake

  11. Pass160,462 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,462 miles
    Test number
    365722572582
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing casing damaged (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail160,448 miles (+3,969)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,448 miles
    Test number
    736547078098
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing casing damaged (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass156,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,479 miles
    Test number
    819648185149
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks have a slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp misted

  14. Fail156,479 miles (+502)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,479 miles
    Test number
    994179382989
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks have a slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp misted

  15. Fail155,977 miles (+9,957)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,977 miles
    Test number
    924922624068
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock have a slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly perished

  16. Pass146,020 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    146,020 miles
    Test number
    439971015290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,587 miles (+7,077)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,587 miles
    Test number
    365695804299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass132,510 miles (+8,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,510 miles
    Test number
    239507783482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass124,428 miles (+5,839)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,428 miles
    Test number
    389649682128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass118,589 miles (+6,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,589 miles
    Test number
    738154191191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass112,234 miles (+16,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    112,234 miles
    Test number
    793551400286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,215 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    281766739232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,072 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    274104389004
    • 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)

  24. Pass95,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    533187798258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,986 miles (+12,346)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    820476998270
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass83,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    294832378154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 KXU

Does LR55 KXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 KXU is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 KXU?
The MOT on LR55 KXU is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 KXU done?
LR55 KXU was recorded at 231,443 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 8,140 miles a year.
Has LR55 KXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 KXU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 KXU 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 KXU find?
LR55 KXU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush, and 1 more.

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