BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
T55 LBTMOT history
T55 LBT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 84,225 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 LBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 LBT was last recorded at 84,225 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,168 miles · 23 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,057 miles
- Average per year
- 4,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,225 miles
- 2024 – 82,168 miles
- 2023 – 78,972 miles
- 2022 – 77,816 miles
- 2021 – 76,575 miles
- 2020 – 74,841 miles
- 2019 – 72,789 miles
- 2018 – 71,746 miles
- 2017 – 70,603 miles
- 2016 – 64,311 miles
- 2015 – 52,980 miles
- 2014 – 43,181 miles
- 2013 – 36,424 miles
- 2012 – 26,404 miles
- 2011 – 20,887 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,225 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear suspension components
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both front tyres wearing outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,225 miles (+2,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,225 miles
- Test number
- 938671559036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear suspension components
Pass82,168 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 82,168 miles
- Test number
- 885228435148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail82,168 miles (+1)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,168 miles
- Test number
- 340831826140
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail82,167 miles (+3,195)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,167 miles
- Test number
- 229853272680
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass78,972 miles (+1,156)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 78,972 miles
- Test number
- 379400089297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,816 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 77,816 miles
- Test number
- 246716243139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,815 miles (+1,240)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,815 miles
- Test number
- 461475944321
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Pass76,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 76,575 miles
- Test number
- 904693423848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,575 miles (+1,734)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,575 miles
- Test number
- 200696327298
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass74,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 74,841 miles
- Test number
- 579476965644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,840 miles (+2,051)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,840 miles
- Test number
- 960857507047
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass72,789 miles (+1,043)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 72,789 miles
- Test number
- 853118259143
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass71,746 miles (+1,143)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 71,746 miles
- Test number
- 140139360337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,603 miles (+6,292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,603 miles
- Test number
- 185062951229
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)
Pass64,311 miles (+127)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,311 miles
- Test number
- 102971187268
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)
Fail64,184 miles (+11,204)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,184 miles
- Test number
- 260091317144
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Pass52,980 miles (+9,799)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,980 miles
- Test number
- 949970005184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,181 miles (+6,757)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,181 miles
- Test number
- 387922294040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 36,424 miles
- Test number
- 395578493076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,424 miles (+10,020)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,424 miles
- Test number
- 769808893051
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,404 miles (+5,517)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,404 miles
- Test number
- 137382762449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Pass20,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 20,887 miles
- Test number
- 247749831009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 LBT
- Does T55 LBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LBT is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 LBT?
- The MOT on T55 LBT is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 LBT done?
- T55 LBT was recorded at 84,225 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,279 miles a year.
- Has T55 LBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 LBT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T55 LBT 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 T55 LBT find?
- T55 LBT passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; slight corrosion to rear suspension components.
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