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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LR55 OVUMOT history

LR55 OVU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

LR55 OVU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
119,579 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 OVU
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
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 OVU was last recorded at 119,579 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 5,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,433 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,146 miles
Average per year
7,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,579 miles
  • 2021 – 114,433 miles
  • 2020 – 102,134 miles
  • 2019 – 95,865 miles
  • 2018 – 86,725 miles
  • 2017 – 74,851 miles
  • 2016 – 64,095 miles
  • 2015 – 51,986 miles
  • 2014 – 48,729 miles
  • 2013 – 46,427 miles
  • 2012 – 41,506 miles
  • 2011 – 31,467 miles
  • 2010 – 19,822 miles
  • 2009 – 15,925 miles
  • 2008 – 10,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,579 miles (+5,146)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,579 miles
    Test number
    633774006817
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    418855232318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,433 miles (+12,299)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    326864917228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,134 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,134 miles
    Test number
    465337794361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,865 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    339991868954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,725 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    266185702504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,851 miles (+10,756)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,851 miles
    Test number
    357654847045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,095 miles (+12,109)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    795679346174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,986 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,986 miles
    Test number
    948097425226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    365373874453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail48,729 miles (+2,302)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    585213774215
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass46,427 miles (+4,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    437721273228
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,506 miles (+10,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,506 miles
    Test number
    335638962405
    • NoteFront brake imbalance quite high ( 24%)

  14. Pass31,467 miles (+11,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    156223971268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,822 miles (+3,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,822 miles
    Test number
    834852050256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass15,925 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,925 miles
    Test number
    454736539334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,772 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,772 miles
    Test number
    683836568373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,497 miles
    Test number
    453780818352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 OVU

Does LR55 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 OVU expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 OVU?
The MOT on LR55 OVU expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 OVU done?
LR55 OVU was recorded at 119,579 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 7,815 miles a year.
Has LR55 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 OVU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 OVU 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 OVU find?
LR55 OVU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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