BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
LR55 VTYMOT history
LR55 VTY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 114,241 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VTY was last recorded at 114,241 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,278 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,963 miles
- Average per year
- 5,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,241 miles
- 2025 – 110,278 miles
- 2024 – 102,486 miles
- 2023 – 98,611 miles
- 2022 – 93,488 miles
- 2021 – 86,639 miles
- 2019 – 80,155 miles
- 2018 – 75,810 miles
- 2017 – 71,772 miles
- 2016 – 68,953 miles
- 2015 – 66,494 miles
- 2014 – 61,798 miles
- 2013 – 57,954 miles
- 2012 – 52,608 miles
- 2011 – 47,702 miles
- 2010 – 38,774 miles
- 2009 – 31,870 miles
- 2008 – 23,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,241 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 114,241 miles
- Test number
- 221950036985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,241 miles (+3,963)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,241 miles
- Test number
- 136598326818
- MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,278 miles (+7,792)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 110,278 miles
- Test number
- 175592475979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,486 miles (+3,875)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 102,486 miles
- Test number
- 612585097465
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 98,611 miles
- Test number
- 689164687124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,609 miles (+5,121)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,609 miles
- Test number
- 831778117623
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass93,488 miles (+6,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 93,488 miles
- Test number
- 205994423651
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,639 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 86,639 miles
- Test number
- 836069503149
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside
Fail86,639 miles (+6,484)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,639 miles
- Test number
- 888035852559
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside
Pass80,155 miles (+4,345)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 80,155 miles
- Test number
- 792227475566
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass75,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 75,810 miles
- Test number
- 955196601220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,810 miles (+4,038)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,810 miles
- Test number
- 257970383109
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass71,772 miles (+2,819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 71,772 miles
- Test number
- 272772096394
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,953 miles (+2,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,953 miles
- Test number
- 311444320424
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 66,494 miles
- Test number
- 527289555149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,494 miles (+4,696)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,494 miles
- Test number
- 665379655163
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass61,798 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 61,798 miles
- Test number
- 577314444296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,742 miles (+3,788)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,742 miles
- Test number
- 285738934209
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass57,954 miles (+5,346)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 57,954 miles
- Test number
- 135954793219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,608 miles
- Test number
- 197371692254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,608 miles (+4,906)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,608 miles
- Test number
- 486401792296
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass47,702 miles (+8,928)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 47,702 miles
- Test number
- 429263781293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,774 miles (+6,904)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 38,774 miles
- Test number
- 554874980222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,870 miles (+8,170)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,870 miles
- Test number
- 122791379249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 23,700 miles
- Test number
- 670719688244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VTY
- Does LR55 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VTY is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VTY?
- The MOT on LR55 VTY 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 VTY done?
- LR55 VTY was recorded at 114,241 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,154 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VTY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VTY 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 VTY find?
- LR55 VTY passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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