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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 ZPMMOT history

LR55 ZPM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LR55 ZPM 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,692 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZPM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZPM was last recorded at 124,692 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,797 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
5,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,692 miles
  • 2024 – 121,797 miles
  • 2023 – 120,065 miles
  • 2022 – 118,291 miles
  • 2021 – 115,789 miles
  • 2019 – 108,567 miles
  • 2018 – 100,610 miles
  • 2017 – 90,710 miles
  • 2016 – 84,136 miles
  • 2014 – 71,319 miles
  • 2013 – 64,392 miles
  • 2012 – 59,664 miles
  • 2011 – 54,951 miles
  • 2010 – 51,256 miles
  • 2009 – 43,027 miles
  • 2008 – 33,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,692 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront fog lamps in/op

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.

  • Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,692 miles (+2,895)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    228476446359
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps in/op

  2. Pass121,797 miles (+1,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,797 miles
    Test number
    744036229663
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,065 miles (+1,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,065 miles
    Test number
    644478957538
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,291 miles (+2,502)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,291 miles
    Test number
    960766842956
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body wing slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,789 miles (+7,222)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,789 miles
    Test number
    287431085695
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,567 miles (+7,957)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,567 miles
    Test number
    270884002500
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Quarter panel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (255/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch liner loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damage on nearside wing mirror

  7. Pass100,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    183488319865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

  8. Fail100,610 miles (+9,900)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    959410937690
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

  9. Pass90,710 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,710 miles
    Test number
    606677761987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,136 miles (+12,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    206219362797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass71,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    128306584234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,319 miles (+6,927)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    979546684268
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHandbrake poor

  13. Pass64,392 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,392 miles
    Test number
    977148773234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,664 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    228332182278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,951 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    485677601437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,256 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    813716200376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,027 miles (+9,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    241284519352
    • NoteAdvise slight handbrake travel

  18. Pass33,836 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,836 miles
    Test number
    564781618318
    • NoteAdvise ffront pads getting slightly worn worse on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise front tyres getting worn on outer edges

Questions about LR55 ZPM

Does LR55 ZPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZPM is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZPM?
The MOT on LR55 ZPM is valid until 22 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 ZPM done?
LR55 ZPM was recorded at 124,692 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZPM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZPM 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 ZPM find?
LR55 ZPM passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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