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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LX55 VRRMOT history

LX55 VRR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LX55 VRR blue 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,923 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VRR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VRR was last recorded at 127,923 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,262 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,661 miles
Average per year
5,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,923 miles
  • 2024 – 124,262 miles
  • 2023 – 119,227 miles
  • 2022 – 109,449 miles
  • 2021 – 102,779 miles
  • 2020 – 95,508 miles
  • 2019 – 87,369 miles
  • 2018 – 80,377 miles
  • 2017 – 79,162 miles
  • 2016 – 74,170 miles
  • 2015 – 66,528 miles
  • 2013 – 54,885 miles
  • 2012 – 50,776 miles
  • 2011 – 46,473 miles
  • 2010 – 41,058 miles
  • 2009 – 28,906 miles
  • 2008 – 25,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,923 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Headlamp washer tube missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,923 miles (+3,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,923 miles
    Test number
    861288970957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,262 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,262 miles
    Test number
    453307598930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail124,262 miles (+5,035)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,262 miles
    Test number
    810558204135
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    370630657221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,227 miles (+9,778)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    658086360163
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,449 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,449 miles
    Test number
    237972182896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,779 miles (+7,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    452960598181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    746471554649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,508 miles (+8,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    861359409098
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass87,369 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,369 miles
    Test number
    905484131089
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washer tube missing

  11. Fail87,344 miles (+6,967)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,344 miles
    Test number
    171436434528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washer tube missing

  12. Pass80,377 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    186262091375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    268740412600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail79,162 miles (+4,992)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    535858233891
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass74,170 miles (+7,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    243683946728
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres edges slight wear

  16. Pass66,528 miles (+11,643)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    929087765153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner gdges

  17. Pass54,885 miles (+4,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    619249013335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail50,776 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    639242912349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass50,776 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    927062112312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass46,473 miles (+5,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,473 miles
    Test number
    577942411329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass41,058 miles (+12,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,058 miles
    Test number
    270061100344
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

  22. Pass28,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,906 miles
    Test number
    363108219223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,906 miles (+3,582)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,906 miles
    Test number
    944958219247
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass25,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,324 miles
    Test number
    273445848287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VRR

Does LX55 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VRR is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VRR?
The MOT on LX55 VRR is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VRR done?
LX55 VRR was recorded at 127,923 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,970 miles a year.
Has LX55 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VRR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VRR 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 VRR find?
LX55 VRR passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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