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BMW 3 Series

Brown · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LA55 BDYMOT history

LA55 BDY is a brown diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LA55 BDY brown 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 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,893 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BDY was last recorded at 126,893 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,402 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
3,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,893 miles
  • 2025 – 125,402 miles
  • 2024 – 123,746 miles
  • 2022 – 123,326 miles
  • 2021 – 121,836 miles
  • 2020 – 119,399 miles
  • 2019 – 116,884 miles
  • 2018 – 113,784 miles
  • 2017 – 109,376 miles
  • 2016 – 104,614 miles
  • 2015 – 104,187 miles
  • 2014 – 95,143 miles
  • 2013 – 95,139 miles
  • 2012 – 89,004 miles
  • 2011 – 81,367 miles
  • 2010 – 74,224 miles
  • 2008 – 60,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,893 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,893 miles (+1,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,893 miles
    Test number
    984246707744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,402 miles (+1,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,402 miles
    Test number
    584307174641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,746 miles
    Test number
    999924721659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,746 miles (+420)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,746 miles
    Test number
    223465906298
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMain beam different bulbs ( one is LED)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass123,326 miles (+1,490)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,326 miles
    Test number
    848096485411
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,836 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,836 miles
    Test number
    298093155437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,399 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,399 miles
    Test number
    572049666834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    471251184504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,884 miles (+3,100)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    423709786998
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,784 miles
    Test number
    448400955456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,782 miles (+4,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    397967560068
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass109,376 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    323499935416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    207148048141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

  14. Fail104,613 miles (+426)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    718531414240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

  15. Pass104,187 miles (+9,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,187 miles
    Test number
    806370915131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,143 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    157789594007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,139 miles (+6,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    475619413154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass89,004 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    776433802169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,367 miles (+7,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    265318601112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass74,224 miles (+13,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,224 miles
    Test number
    764890210137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,652 miles
    Test number
    654826968383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,652 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,652 miles
    Test number
    480736168481
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Questions about LA55 BDY

Does LA55 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BDY is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BDY?
The MOT on LA55 BDY is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BDY done?
LA55 BDY was recorded at 126,893 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,870 miles a year.
Has LA55 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BDY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 BDY 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 LA55 BDY find?
LA55 BDY passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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