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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 ZPJMOT history

LR55 ZPJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LR55 ZPJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,200 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZPJ was last recorded at 147,200 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 12,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,694 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,506 miles
Average per year
7,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,200 miles
  • 2024 – 134,694 miles
  • 2023 – 124,662 miles
  • 2022 – 113,291 miles
  • 2021 – 105,223 miles
  • 2020 – 98,722 miles
  • 2019 – 92,514 miles
  • 2018 – 84,973 miles
  • 2017 – 75,919 miles
  • 2016 – 68,416 miles
  • 2015 – 62,505 miles
  • 2014 – 58,000 miles
  • 2013 – 52,789 miles
  • 2012 – 44,765 miles
  • 2011 – 38,204 miles
  • 2010 – 30,844 miles
  • 2009 – 23,871 miles
  • 2008 – 16,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,200 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,200 miles (+12,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,200 miles
    Test number
    813338492250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass134,694 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    278358721227
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail134,694 miles (+10,032)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    716623111813
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass124,662 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,662 miles
    Test number
    601171991515
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail124,660 miles (+11,369)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,660 miles
    Test number
    502605094847
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass113,291 miles (+8,068)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    112295341051
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass105,223 miles (+135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,223 miles
    Test number
    943618451672
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail105,088 miles (+6,366)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    631829808124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass98,722 miles (+6,208)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,722 miles
    Test number
    429404440931
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass92,514 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    315926234050
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail92,469 miles (+7,496)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,469 miles
    Test number
    200039978707
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass84,973 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    798014091278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    960060777152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail75,919 miles (+7,503)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    925832053786
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass68,416 miles (+5,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    383691778712
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass62,505 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    194467538683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,000 miles (+5,211)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    658200014352
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass52,789 miles (+8,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    175616513380
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass44,765 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    445463102427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,204 miles1 dangerous1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    335443991481
    • DangerousFront and rear discs below manufatures spec
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  21. Pass38,204 miles (+7,360)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    565293391247
    • DangerousFront and rear discs below manufatures spec
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  22. Pass30,844 miles (+6,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    454030520434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass23,871 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,871 miles
    Test number
    224869999213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,667 miles
    Test number
    604082628383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 ZPJ

Does LR55 ZPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZPJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZPJ?
The MOT on LR55 ZPJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 ZPJ done?
LR55 ZPJ was recorded at 147,200 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,641 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZPJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZPJ 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 ZPJ find?
LR55 ZPJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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