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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 VBFMOT history

LR55 VBF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LR55 VBF black 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 May 2027
Mileage
75,673 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VBF was last recorded at 75,673 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2016: 44,641 miles, lower than 44,874 miles on 20 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,132 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,541 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,673 miles
  • 2025 – 73,132 miles
  • 2024 – 70,003 miles
  • 2023 – 67,719 miles
  • 2022 – 66,342 miles
  • 2021 – 64,391 miles
  • 2020 – 64,285 miles
  • 2019 – 59,529 miles
  • 2018 – 56,362 miles
  • 2017 – 47,952 miles
  • 2016 – 44,641 miles
  • 2015 – 44,874 miles
  • 2014 – 42,253 miles
  • 2012 – 37,412 miles
  • 2011 – 33,583 miles
  • 2010 – 28,003 miles
  • 2009 – 23,356 miles
  • 2008 – 17,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,673 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,673 miles (+2,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    845449295497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,132 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    163498488283
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,112 miles (+3,109)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,112 miles
    Test number
    482296659289
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,003 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,003 miles
    Test number
    347015276731
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,001 miles (+2,282)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,001 miles
    Test number
    841889744625
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,719 miles
    Test number
    414768240288
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail67,719 miles (+1,377)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,719 miles
    Test number
    981062677109
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    410490247090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,342 miles (+1,951)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    207376331347
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass64,391 miles (+106)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,391 miles
    Test number
    598314281771
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass64,285 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    908999512512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,529 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    665506857558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,395 miles (+3,033)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,395 miles
    Test number
    361317372876
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass56,362 miles (+8,410)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    337446463695
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass47,952 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,952 miles
    Test number
    366307457803
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass44,641 miles (-233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    403901296501
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorated

  17. Pass44,874 miles (+313)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    559852635273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to offside rear tyre sidewall
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail44,561 miles (+16)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    605864195172
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight inbalance in front and rear brake readings

  19. Fail44,545 miles (+2,292)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    738735435111
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brakes inbalanced

  20. Pass42,253 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    467614214472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,022 miles (+4,610)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,022 miles
    Test number
    928779904346
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre deteriated n/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAccident damage to front of vehicle
    • NoteBrake wear warning lamp on dash
    • NoteExhaust mount to gearbox missing
    • NoteFault with n/s headlamp ( indicator)
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteTp warning lamp on

  22. Pass37,412 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    487713232452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,386 miles (+3,803)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    418758722480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteTcs indicate fault
    • NoteTpc light indicate fault

  24. Pass33,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,583 miles
    Test number
    436568051411
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  25. Fail33,583 miles (+5,580)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,583 miles
    Test number
    938457651309
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  26. Pass28,003 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,003 miles
    Test number
    884416230363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail27,972 miles (+4,616)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    681595630319
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,356 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,356 miles
    Test number
    340162549394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,745 miles
    Test number
    103496738337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VBF

Does LR55 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VBF is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VBF?
The MOT on LR55 VBF is valid until 11 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 VBF done?
LR55 VBF was recorded at 75,673 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has LR55 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VBF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 VBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VBF find?
LR55 VBF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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