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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 VZEMOT history

LR55 VZE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

LR55 VZE 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 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
159,282 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VZE
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 expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VZE was last recorded at 159,282 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 5,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,453 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,829 miles
Average per year
8,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,282 miles
  • 2022 – 153,453 miles
  • 2021 – 148,222 miles
  • 2020 – 139,903 miles
  • 2019 – 134,697 miles
  • 2018 – 124,655 miles
  • 2017 – 117,655 miles
  • 2016 – 112,692 miles
  • 2015 – 106,350 miles
  • 2014 – 98,834 miles
  • 2013 – 89,694 miles
  • 2012 – 80,626 miles
  • 2011 – 68,495 miles
  • 2010 – 49,638 miles
  • 2009 – 36,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake require adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension is corroded but no play present (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,282 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    934886585806
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake require adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension is corroded but no play present (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,282 miles (+5,829)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    356028453404
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake require adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension is corroded but no play present (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,453 miles
    Test number
    447102992840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,453 miles (+5,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,453 miles
    Test number
    623364101970
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass148,222 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,222 miles
    Test number
    581492400452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,903 miles (+5,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,903 miles
    Test number
    433161709590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass134,697 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,697 miles
    Test number
    607374141122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,655 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    100200779224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,655 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,655 miles
    Test number
    477106465538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,692 miles (+6,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,692 miles
    Test number
    209057424502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass106,350 miles (+7,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    476575733522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,834 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    926247814315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,694 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    448812423475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,626 miles (+12,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    606998612388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,495 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    237342831373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulders
    • NoteFront discs slighty worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slighty worn and pitted

  16. Fail68,495 miles (+18,857)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    837232031308
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulders
    • NoteFront discs slighty worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slighty worn and pitted

  17. Pass49,638 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    384184440347
    • NoteWear to o/s and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes.

  18. Fail49,621 miles (+5,156)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,621 miles
    Test number
    324657130328
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteWear to o/s and n/s/f wishbone arm rear bushes.

  19. Pass44,465 miles (+8,355)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,465 miles
    Test number
    851077940050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,110 miles
    Test number
    853766929092
    • 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)

Questions about LR55 VZE

Does LR55 VZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VZE expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VZE?
The MOT on LR55 VZE expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VZE done?
LR55 VZE was recorded at 159,282 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 8,404 miles a year.
Has LR55 VZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VZE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 VZE 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 VZE find?
LR55 VZE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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