BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LR55 MKJMOT history
LR55 MKJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,673 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 96,673 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 MKJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 MKJ was last recorded at 96,673 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,235 miles · 24 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,438 miles
- Average per year
- 3,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,673 miles
- 2025 – 88,235 miles
- 2024 – 79,030 miles
- 2022 – 79,014 miles
- 2021 – 78,654 miles
- 2018 – 75,363 miles
- 2017 – 72,369 miles
- 2016 – 64,008 miles
- 2014 – 60,068 miles
- 2013 – 55,341 miles
- 2012 – 50,596 miles
- 2011 – 46,166 miles
- 2010 – 41,326 miles
- 2009 – 37,091 miles
- 2008 – 32,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,673 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,673 miles (+8,438)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 96,673 miles
- Test number
- 447076818607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,235 miles (+9,205)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 88,235 miles
- Test number
- 870779044666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,030 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 79,030 miles
- Test number
- 800254230080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,014 miles (+360)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,014 miles
- Test number
- 112543940593
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,654 miles (+3,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 78,654 miles
- Test number
- 388152744310
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,363 miles4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 75,363 miles
- Test number
- 224338067700
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,363 miles (+2,994)3 repaired4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,363 miles
- Test number
- 895491682022
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 72,369 miles
- Test number
- 604080751656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,369 miles (+4,300)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,369 miles
- Test number
- 968511228741
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (1.7.5a)
Pass68,069 miles (+4,061)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 68,069 miles
- Test number
- 454999334172
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,008 miles (+3,940)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,008 miles
- Test number
- 537214257853
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,068 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,068 miles
- Test number
- 279872324321
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,341 miles (+4,745)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 55,341 miles
- Test number
- 116413833325
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNSR TYRE CRACKES TO INNER SIDEWALL
Pass50,596 miles (+4,430)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 50,596 miles
- Test number
- 408063552465
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass46,166 miles (+4,840)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,166 miles
- Test number
- 896575821320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,326 miles (+4,235)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 41,326 miles
- Test number
- 860357340369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,091 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 37,091 miles
- Test number
- 241385449365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,033 miles (+4,434)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,033 miles
- Test number
- 963144249329
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 32,599 miles
- Test number
- 111110298275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,597 miles1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,597 miles
- Test number
- 344950298473
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUndershield loose
Questions about LR55 MKJ
- Does LR55 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MKJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 MKJ?
- The MOT on LR55 MKJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 MKJ done?
- LR55 MKJ was recorded at 96,673 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
- Has LR55 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 MKJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR55 MKJ 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 MKJ find?
- LR55 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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