BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LR55 OWHMOT history
LR55 OWH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 117,886 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,895 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 OWH
- 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
- 29 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 OWH was last recorded at 117,886 miles on 19 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,886 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,895 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,886 miles
- 2025 – 115,877 miles
- 2024 – 115,131 miles
- 2023 – 113,833 miles
- 2022 – 111,520 miles
- 2021 – 108,584 miles
- 2020 – 107,313 miles
- 2019 – 102,884 miles
- 2018 – 97,834 miles
- 2017 – 93,257 miles
- 2016 – 88,937 miles
- 2015 – 83,387 miles
- 2014 – 77,891 miles
- 2013 – 71,410 miles
- 2012 – 62,203 miles
- 2011 – 53,741 miles
- 2009 – 41,169 miles
- 2008 – 31,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,886 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Coolant leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine,side sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,886 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 117,886 miles
- Test number
- 774652320318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail117,886 miles (+2,009)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,886 miles
- Test number
- 777941665329
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,877 miles (+746)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 115,877 miles
- Test number
- 292807483966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,131 miles (+1,298)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 115,131 miles
- Test number
- 616083071936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine,side sill covers fitted
Pass113,833 miles (+2,313)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 113,833 miles
- Test number
- 750756059031
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine,side sill covers fitted
Pass111,520 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 111,520 miles
- Test number
- 942520825740
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,520 miles (+2,936)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,520 miles
- Test number
- 575421938262
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass108,584 miles (+1,271)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 108,584 miles
- Test number
- 454399655958
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth number plates starting to deteriorate
Pass107,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 107,313 miles
- Test number
- 475828805834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,313 miles (+4,429)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,313 miles
- Test number
- 623998637409
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 102,884 miles
- Test number
- 948655197330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,884 miles (+5,050)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,884 miles
- Test number
- 816849948643
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limit
Pass97,834 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,834 miles
- Test number
- 593791600516
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront pads getting low
Fail97,834 miles (+4,577)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,834 miles
- Test number
- 343766987599
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront pads getting low
Pass93,257 miles (+4,320)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 93,257 miles
- Test number
- 966521471456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,937 miles
- Test number
- 542850217749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,937 miles (+5,550)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,937 miles
- Test number
- 810136708853
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass83,387 miles (+5,496)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,387 miles
- Test number
- 906291265053
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front flexy hoses perished
- NoteBoth wiper blades in poor condition
- NoteExcesive judder on o/s/r hand brake
- NoteFront number plate broken
- NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush worn
- NoteRear number plate in poor condition
Pass77,891 miles (+6,481)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,891 miles
- Test number
- 395152964028
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth Front lower wishbone (rear) bushes poor condition allowing some movement
- NoteFront registration plate damaged
- NoteFront to Rear metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass71,410 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,410 miles
- Test number
- 195378653452
- NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition
Fail71,410 miles (+9,207)1 dangerous1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,410 miles
- Test number
- 789678553077
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition
- NoteO/s/f tyre on limit and almost through to cord on inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre on limit
Pass62,203 miles (+8,462)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,203 miles
- Test number
- 376610762060
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear pads close to limit
- NoteTyre lamp on
Pass53,741 miles (+12,572)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,741 miles
- Test number
- 478821961015
- NoteBrake fluid low
- NoteFront tyres have cuts in sidewalls
- NoteRear tyres getting low
- NoteSlight play front lower ball joints
- NoteSlight play front lower wishbone rear bushes
- NoteUnder tray broken
Pass41,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,169 miles
- Test number
- 663225749273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,169 miles (+9,669)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,169 miles
- Test number
- 553760249254
- DangerousNearside Rear 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)
- NoteEngine under tray fitted
- NoteO/s/f tyre side wall damaged but no cords showing
Pass31,500 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,500 miles
- Test number
- 153948568258
- NoteDamage tyre sidewall nearside rear.
- NoteDamage wheel rims.
- NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.
Questions about LR55 OWH
- Does LR55 OWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 OWH is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 OWH?
- The MOT on LR55 OWH is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 OWH done?
- LR55 OWH was recorded at 117,886 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
- Has LR55 OWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 OWH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 OWH 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 OWH find?
- LR55 OWH passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged side wall; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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