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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LR55 MHEMOT history

LR55 MHE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LR55 MHE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,133 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MHE was last recorded at 82,133 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,948 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,185 miles
Average per year
3,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,133 miles
  • 2025 – 80,948 miles
  • 2024 – 79,753 miles
  • 2023 – 78,367 miles
  • 2022 – 76,492 miles
  • 2021 – 74,293 miles
  • 2020 – 70,358 miles
  • 2019 – 61,507 miles
  • 2018 – 53,001 miles
  • 2017 – 46,022 miles
  • 2016 – 40,111 miles
  • 2015 – 38,448 miles
  • 2014 – 35,479 miles
  • 2013 – 32,954 miles
  • 2012 – 30,476 miles
  • 2011 – 27,902 miles
  • 2010 – 26,055 miles
  • 2009 – 23,990 miles
  • 2008 – 21,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,133 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,133 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    459097600549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,948 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    942085994004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    594117569423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail79,751 miles (+1,384)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,751 miles
    Test number
    536932731942
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass78,367 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,367 miles
    Test number
    396669420470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,492 miles (+2,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    873646804538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass74,293 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    395160314848
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  8. Pass70,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    217112449698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,358 miles (+8,851)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    372217336118
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass61,507 miles (+8,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,507 miles
    Test number
    532123482275
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass53,001 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,001 miles
    Test number
    565302144710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,022 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,022 miles
    Test number
    290709493111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,111 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,111 miles
    Test number
    291204603258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,448 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,448 miles
    Test number
    154839945774
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass35,479 miles (+2,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    559294354253
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass32,954 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    846163553209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,476 miles (+2,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,476 miles
    Test number
    397376972452
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass27,902 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,902 miles
    Test number
    275399151246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,055 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,055 miles
    Test number
    554832250204
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
  20. Fail26,054 miles (+2,064)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,054 miles
    Test number
    351712850471
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
  21. Fail23,990 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    291807869299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  22. Pass23,990 miles (+2,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    994777569294
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  23. Pass21,145 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,145 miles
    Test number
    300743088227
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  24. Fail21,134 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,134 miles
    Test number
    202781688295
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

Questions about LR55 MHE

Does LR55 MHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MHE is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MHE?
The MOT on LR55 MHE is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MHE done?
LR55 MHE was recorded at 82,133 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
Has LR55 MHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MHE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 MHE 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 MHE find?
LR55 MHE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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