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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 MHLMOT history

LR55 MHL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR55 MHL blue 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 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,281 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MHL was last recorded at 168,281 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,191 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,281 miles
  • 2025 – 162,051 miles
  • 2024 – 158,102 miles
  • 2023 – 154,283 miles
  • 2022 – 153,936 miles
  • 2021 – 153,204 miles
  • 2020 – 145,816 miles
  • 2019 – 138,561 miles
  • 2018 – 131,330 miles
  • 2017 – 122,839 miles
  • 2016 – 113,339 miles
  • 2015 – 104,079 miles
  • 2014 – 95,189 miles
  • 2013 – 86,613 miles
  • 2012 – 77,539 miles
  • 2011 – 61,788 miles
  • 2010 – 54,534 miles
  • 2009 – 48,114 miles
  • 2008 – 41,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,281 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,281 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,281 miles
    Test number
    238777984566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,191 miles (+6,140)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    602510928977
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass162,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,051 miles
    Test number
    576558457813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,049 miles (+3,947)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,049 miles
    Test number
    862035853736
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass158,102 miles (+3,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,102 miles
    Test number
    264316972446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bunp stop plate detached (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass154,283 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,283 miles
    Test number
    596702452891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,936 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,936 miles
    Test number
    884128704329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass153,204 miles (+7,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,204 miles
    Test number
    618163708604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight plat in steering arm

  9. Pass145,816 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,816 miles
    Test number
    498437451432
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass138,561 miles (+7,231)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,561 miles
    Test number
    116730774769
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass131,330 miles (+8,491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,330 miles
    Test number
    224187944717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,839 miles
    Test number
    381436210589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,839 miles (+9,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,839 miles
    Test number
    707086051077
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass113,339 miles (+9,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    537595554271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    848166088045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,079 miles (+8,890)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    546708974688
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

  17. Pass95,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    339509964244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,189 miles (+8,576)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    379879664221
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass86,613 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,613 miles
    Test number
    915154183234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,539 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    888776882297
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyreworn low =3mm & very low on edge

  21. Fail77,539 miles (+15,751)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    777059472206
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f wheel is tighter to turn than n/s/f
    • NoteO/s/r tyreworn low =3mm & very low on edge

  22. Pass61,788 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,788 miles
    Test number
    736413271279
    • NoteChild seats fitted o/s/r & n/s/r visual inspection of belts only
    • NoteObject in n/s/r tyre

  23. Fail61,788 miles (+7,254)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,788 miles
    Test number
    879303571243
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seats fitted o/s/r & n/s/r visual inspection of belts only
    • NoteObject in n/s/r tyre

  24. Pass54,534 miles (+6,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    242120480281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass48,114 miles (+6,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    200310389219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail41,235 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    381243178263
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass41,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    952093178239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 MHL

Does LR55 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MHL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MHL?
The MOT on LR55 MHL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MHL done?
LR55 MHL was recorded at 168,281 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has LR55 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MHL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 MHL 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 MHL find?
LR55 MHL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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