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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LX55 MLVMOT history

LX55 MLV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LX55 MLV black 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 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
84,738 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 MLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 MLV was last recorded at 84,738 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,036 miles · 5 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
3,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,738 miles
  • 2017 – 82,036 miles
  • 2016 – 80,434 miles
  • 2015 – 75,947 miles
  • 2014 – 70,143 miles
  • 2013 – 58,756 miles
  • 2012 – 44,741 miles
  • 2011 – 40,348 miles
  • 2009 – 33,422 miles
  • 2008 – 20,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,738 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle some components

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,738 miles (+2,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,738 miles
    Test number
    515821074717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle some components

  2. Pass82,036 miles (+1,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,036 miles
    Test number
    901491738291
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  3. Pass80,434 miles (+4,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    125217452140
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  4. Pass75,947 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    585579935158
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSlight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

  5. Fail75,947 miles (+5,804)3 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    807869435147
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSlight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

  6. Pass70,143 miles (+11,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    376868564162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass58,756 miles (+14,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,756 miles
    Test number
    329547203191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,741 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,741 miles
    Test number
    675692722129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,348 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    955455221044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,422 miles (+12,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    853648639307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,983 miles
    Test number
    372730718303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX55 MLV

Does LX55 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 MLV is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 MLV?
The MOT on LX55 MLV is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 MLV done?
LX55 MLV was recorded at 84,738 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,753 miles a year.
Has LX55 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 MLV has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2015.
Has the mileage on LX55 MLV 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 LX55 MLV find?
LX55 MLV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side, and 1 more.

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