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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 XYAMOT history

LR55 XYA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 441,094 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LR55 XYA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
441,094 km
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
22,117 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XYA
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
10 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XYA was last recorded at 441,094 km on 25 Sept 2025, 18,016 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
423,078 km · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
18,016 km
Average per year
22,117 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 441,094 km
  • 2024 – 423,078 km
  • 2023 – 405,400 km
  • 2022 – 391,978 km
  • 2021 – 365,878 km
  • 2020 – 345,899 km
  • 2019 – 308,906 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass441,094 km
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass441,094 km (+18,016)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    441,094 km
    Test number
    452909202175
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass423,078 km (+17,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    423,078 km
    Test number
    838701106929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass405,400 km (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    405,400 km
    Test number
    267492425931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail405,381 km (+13,403)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    405,381 km
    Test number
    369696126394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass391,978 km (+26,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    391,978 km
    Test number
    582159905156
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass365,878 km (+19,979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    365,878 km
    Test number
    834831718452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass345,899 km (+36,993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    345,899 km
    Test number
    892258441515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass308,906 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    308,906 km
    Test number
    905423939152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,720 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,720 miles
    Test number
    379472753634
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail171,720 miles (+18,355)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,720 miles
    Test number
    743276187162
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass153,365 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,365 miles
    Test number
    847314570867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,343 miles (+11,419)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,343 miles
    Test number
    947681929263
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass141,924 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    141,924 miles
    Test number
    352966649468
    • AdvisoryBoot release loose in housing and difficult to operate.
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on dash.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high, performance ok.
    • 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)

  14. Fail141,924 miles (+7,732)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,924 miles
    Test number
    711277394331
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoot release loose in housing and difficult to operate.
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on dash.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high, performance ok.
    • 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)

  15. Pass134,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,192 miles
    Test number
    944783443154
    • Advisory205/55 16 91v
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail134,186 miles (+13,501)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,186 miles
    Test number
    178592459365
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Advisory205/55 16 91v
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass120,685 miles (+12,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,685 miles
    Test number
    829201454252
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass108,157 miles (+12,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,157 miles
    Test number
    746492253268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass95,889 miles (+13,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    826897442220
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass82,703 miles (+13,845)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    317304331285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteHand brake lever has long travel

  21. Pass68,858 miles (+9,814)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,858 miles
    Test number
    304376510247
    • NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
    • NoteVehicle inspected whilst wet

  22. Pass59,044 miles (+14,482)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,044 miles
    Test number
    714732709305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    134692508392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,562 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    401582108490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR55 XYA

Does LR55 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XYA expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XYA?
The MOT on LR55 XYA expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XYA done?
LR55 XYA was recorded at 441,094 km at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 22,117 km a year.
Has LR55 XYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XYA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 XYA 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 XYA find?
LR55 XYA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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