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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LR55 WCJMOT history

LR55 WCJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

LR55 WCJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2024
Mileage
134,992 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WCJ was last recorded at 134,992 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,810 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
7,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,992 miles
  • 2022 – 125,029 miles
  • 2021 – 118,676 miles
  • 2020 – 110,881 miles
  • 2019 – 102,690 miles
  • 2018 – 101,735 miles
  • 2017 – 95,749 miles
  • 2016 – 94,862 miles
  • 2015 – 88,418 miles
  • 2014 – 78,981 miles
  • 2013 – 69,673 miles
  • 2012 – 60,188 miles
  • 2011 – 48,591 miles
  • 2009 – 36,486 miles
  • 2008 – 26,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,992 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,992 miles (+182)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,992 miles
    Test number
    991466760143
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail134,810 miles (+9,781)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,810 miles
    Test number
    726197726926
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass125,029 miles (+6,353)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,029 miles
    Test number
    375870173180
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On edge of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers in tread center (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass118,676 miles (+7,795)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,676 miles
    Test number
    472807436580
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass110,881 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,881 miles
    Test number
    987874360134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,836 miles (+8,146)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,836 miles
    Test number
    160628614813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass102,690 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    709450230422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,735 miles (+5,986)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    249074333476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has slight damage
  9. Pass95,749 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    902084162091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting top perish slightly
  10. Fail95,747 miles (+885)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,747 miles
    Test number
    617631259433
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil weep
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slight corrosion
  11. Pass94,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    303248229807
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail94,862 miles (+6,444)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    711579697257
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass88,418 miles (+9,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,418 miles
    Test number
    377760185086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass78,981 miles (+9,308)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    715071684067
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass69,673 miles (+9,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,673 miles
    Test number
    546501483062
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass60,188 miles (+11,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,188 miles
    Test number
    519363282012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer wall is damaged
  17. Pass48,591 miles (+12,105)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    668024401078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has outer wall damage
  18. Pass36,486 miles (+10,480)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,486 miles
    Test number
    811611339306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,006 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,006 miles
    Test number
    612423128364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,414 miles
    Test number
    304912918052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WCJ

Does LR55 WCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WCJ expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WCJ?
The MOT on LR55 WCJ expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WCJ done?
LR55 WCJ was recorded at 134,992 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 7,500 miles a year.
Has LR55 WCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WCJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 WCJ 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 WCJ find?
LR55 WCJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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