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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 MHMMOT history

LR55 MHM is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LR55 MHM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,948 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MHM was last recorded at 164,948 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,659 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,289 miles
Average per year
6,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,948 miles
  • 2025 – 162,659 miles
  • 2024 – 161,747 miles
  • 2023 – 157,861 miles
  • 2022 – 154,103 miles
  • 2021 – 150,500 miles
  • 2020 – 146,673 miles
  • 2019 – 143,442 miles
  • 2018 – 134,782 miles
  • 2017 – 126,697 miles
  • 2015 – 173,319 miles
  • 2014 – 97,081 miles
  • 2013 – 86,666 miles
  • 2012 – 79,675 miles
  • 2011 – 73,403 miles
  • 2010 – 66,722 miles
  • 2009 – 54,961 miles
  • 2008 – 40,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,948 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,948 miles (+2,289)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,948 miles
    Test number
    175587878781
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,659 miles (+912)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,659 miles
    Test number
    365572576338
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,747 miles (+3,886)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,747 miles
    Test number
    205423733991
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,861 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,861 miles
    Test number
    399011158144
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail157,861 miles (+3,758)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,861 miles
    Test number
    491323648044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,103 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,103 miles
    Test number
    765108516801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on outer edges

  7. Pass150,500 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,500 miles
    Test number
    400780077359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,673 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,673 miles
    Test number
    703506543230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,442 miles (+8,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,442 miles
    Test number
    504628025958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass134,782 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    896108070481
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment or repair

  11. Fail134,782 miles (+8,085)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    332206862963
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment or repair

  12. Pass126,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    875155541438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass188,051 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    188,051 km
    Test number
    391926964197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass173,319 miles (+76,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    173,319 miles
    Test number
    986346525390
    • 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)

  15. Pass97,081 miles (+10,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,081 miles
    Test number
    168982154286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass86,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    298826763298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,666 miles (+6,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    456526463225
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass79,675 miles (+6,272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    249988462299
    • NoteNsr tyre tread depth getting low
    • NoteOsr tyre tread depth getting low

  19. Pass73,403 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    178002371218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,722 miles (+11,761)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    393160370257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,961 miles (+14,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    601381979251
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  22. Pass40,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,929 miles
    Test number
    301569168434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 MHM

Does LR55 MHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MHM is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MHM?
The MOT on LR55 MHM is valid until 13 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 MHM done?
LR55 MHM was recorded at 164,948 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,902 miles a year.
Has LR55 MHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MHM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 MHM 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 MHM find?
LR55 MHM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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