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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 VFEMOT history

LR55 VFE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LR55 VFE blue 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 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,784 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VFE was last recorded at 138,784 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 5,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,876 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,908 miles
Average per year
6,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,784 miles
  • 2025 – 132,876 miles
  • 2024 – 130,642 miles
  • 2023 – 125,794 miles
  • 2022 – 122,552 miles
  • 2021 – 117,796 miles
  • 2020 – 111,232 miles
  • 2019 – 107,420 miles
  • 2018 – 102,256 miles
  • 2016 – 92,072 miles
  • 2015 – 83,178 miles
  • 2014 – 75,078 miles
  • 2013 – 67,221 miles
  • 2012 – 57,354 miles
  • 2011 – 49,574 miles
  • 2010 – 40,483 miles
  • 2009 – 32,496 miles
  • 2008 – 25,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,784 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,784 miles (+5,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    169332633185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,876 miles (+2,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,876 miles
    Test number
    104867409757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,642 miles (+4,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,642 miles
    Test number
    774122621086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,794 miles (+3,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    131762848912
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass122,552 miles (+130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,552 miles
    Test number
    611031344159
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,422 miles (+4,626)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,422 miles
    Test number
    379722057842
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass117,796 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    502675574436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail117,654 miles (+6,422)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,654 miles
    Test number
    150222519487
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,232 miles (+3,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    292761287903
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass107,420 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,420 miles
    Test number
    500134392575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,256 miles (+10,184)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    375474220017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,072 miles (+8,894)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    261017612172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,178 miles (+8,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    543123364605
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass75,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    326339874249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,078 miles (+7,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    589479374235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  16. Pass67,221 miles (+9,867)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    355825283216
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,354 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,354 miles
    Test number
    505483382251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,574 miles (+9,091)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    376191881211
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  19. Pass40,483 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    752392480202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,496 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,496 miles
    Test number
    782990099234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,490 miles
    Test number
    393152198214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VFE

Does LR55 VFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VFE is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VFE?
The MOT on LR55 VFE is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VFE done?
LR55 VFE was recorded at 138,784 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,483 miles a year.
Has LR55 VFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VFE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VFE 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 VFE find?
LR55 VFE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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