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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LX55 UGPMOT history

LX55 UGP is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

LX55 UGP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
187,516 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 UGP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 UGP was last recorded at 187,516 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 11,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,246 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
11,270 miles
Average per year
11,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,516 miles
  • 2022 – 176,246 miles
  • 2020 – 170,438 miles
  • 2019 – 152,135 miles
  • 2018 – 130,517 miles
  • 2017 – 114,039 miles
  • 2016 – 100,539 miles
  • 2015 – 81,770 miles
  • 2014 – 66,401 miles
  • 2012 – 56,574 miles
  • 2011 – 48,139 miles
  • 2010 – 29,432 miles
  • 2009 – 29,137 miles
  • 2008 – 22,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,516 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,516 miles (+11,270)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    187,516 miles
    Test number
    908741037537
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,246 miles (+5,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    176,246 miles
    Test number
    683961000490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass170,438 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,438 miles
    Test number
    295460667906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,410 miles (+18,275)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,410 miles
    Test number
    348994215768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,135 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,135 miles
    Test number
    194538811774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,125 miles (+21,608)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,125 miles
    Test number
    862983789426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass130,517 miles (+16,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,517 miles
    Test number
    908160869760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,039 miles (+13,500)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,039 miles
    Test number
    703674812554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,539 miles (+18,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    777877849824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,770 miles (+5,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    766478123628
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass75,807 miles (+9,406)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    338356305048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVery slight play in rear suspension upper arms

  12. Pass66,401 miles (+9,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    387624514022
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges.

  13. Pass56,574 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    788736362394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,139 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    865142661331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,720 miles (+9,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,720 miles
    Test number
    695342811038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,432 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    433447220081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass29,432 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    463317920083
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass29,137 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,137 miles
    Test number
    471364259250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,129 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    803183759239
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail29,120 miles (+6,244)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,120 miles
    Test number
    294493159279
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass22,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,876 miles
    Test number
    782947748200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,876 miles2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,876 miles
    Test number
    602357048227
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

Questions about LX55 UGP

Does LX55 UGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 UGP expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 UGP?
The MOT on LX55 UGP expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 UGP done?
LX55 UGP was recorded at 187,516 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 11,411 miles a year.
Has LX55 UGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 UGP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LX55 UGP 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 UGP find?
LX55 UGP passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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