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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LR55 VFLMOT history

LR55 VFL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LR55 VFL blue 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
141,817 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VFL was last recorded at 141,817 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 2,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,185 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,632 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,817 miles
  • 2024 – 139,185 miles
  • 2023 – 137,110 miles
  • 2022 – 135,361 miles
  • 2021 – 132,818 miles
  • 2020 – 130,455 miles
  • 2019 – 126,743 miles
  • 2018 – 121,475 miles
  • 2017 – 114,741 miles
  • 2016 – 106,364 miles
  • 2015 – 99,694 miles
  • 2014 – 93,389 miles
  • 2013 – 85,667 miles
  • 2012 – 76,223 miles
  • 2011 – 66,344 miles
  • 2010 – 57,136 miles
  • 2009 – 44,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,817 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,817 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,817 miles
    Test number
    718292901467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,185 miles (+2,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,185 miles
    Test number
    283338157879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (X2) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (X2) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass137,110 miles (+1,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,110 miles
    Test number
    462231367154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and sub frame corroding

  4. Pass135,361 miles (+2,543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    329275412582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded at top near mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass132,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,818 miles
    Test number
    330871087870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber piston top corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,818 miles (+2,363)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,818 miles
    Test number
    337040322921
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber piston top corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,455 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,455 miles
    Test number
    363547694825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail130,455 miles (+3,712)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,455 miles
    Test number
    544363348914
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,743 miles (+5,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    599956548868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,475 miles (+6,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,475 miles
    Test number
    415860135348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,741 miles (+8,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,741 miles
    Test number
    410467535955
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush PLAY AT BOTH REAR WHEELS (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass106,364 miles (+6,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    421413138272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,694 miles (+6,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    914956204129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,389 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,389 miles
    Test number
    595736064223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,667 miles (+9,444)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,667 miles
    Test number
    138122653287
    • NoteOffside font tyre has chipped sidewall
    • NoteRear number plate advise

  16. Pass76,223 miles (+9,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,223 miles
    Test number
    419445362239
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,344 miles (+419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    478176561270
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail65,925 miles (+8,789)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    566379351298
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteX2 nails in o/s/r tyre

  19. Pass57,136 miles (+329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    362154060212
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail56,807 miles (+12,451)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,807 miles
    Test number
    374032450411
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass44,356 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    894488769281
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note(STRONG ADVISORY) REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR55 VFL

Does LR55 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VFL expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VFL?
The MOT on LR55 VFL expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VFL done?
LR55 VFL was recorded at 141,817 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has LR55 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VFL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 VFL 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 VFL find?
LR55 VFL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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