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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

LA55 FWUMOT history

LA55 FWU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LA55 FWU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,085 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FWU was last recorded at 188,085 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,080 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,085 miles
  • 2025 – 180,260 miles
  • 2024 – 175,882 miles
  • 2023 – 169,544 miles
  • 2022 – 164,545 miles
  • 2021 – 158,317 miles
  • 2020 – 154,729 miles
  • 2019 – 146,142 miles
  • 2018 – 142,942 miles
  • 2017 – 136,631 miles
  • 2016 – 122,955 miles
  • 2015 – 109,394 miles
  • 2014 – 93,815 miles
  • 2013 – 77,838 miles
  • 2012 – 62,981 miles
  • 2011 – 47,775 miles
  • 2010 – 35,699 miles
  • 2009 – 26,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,085 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,085 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,085 miles
    Test number
    875798539126
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail188,080 miles (+7,820)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,080 miles
    Test number
    663406321630
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,260 miles (+4,378)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,260 miles
    Test number
    801968923536
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,882 miles
    Test number
    979260339228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,876 miles (+6,332)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,876 miles
    Test number
    975600434925
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass169,544 miles (+4,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,544 miles
    Test number
    728478358286
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass164,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,545 miles
    Test number
    869997017282
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail164,545 miles (+6,228)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,545 miles
    Test number
    984505574270
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass158,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,317 miles
    Test number
    473719796562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail158,316 miles (+3,587)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,316 miles
    Test number
    205952996148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass154,729 miles (+8,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    271504652008
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats on rear seat.

  12. Pass146,142 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,142 miles
    Test number
    819037347134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass142,942 miles (+6,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,942 miles
    Test number
    490790756791
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,631 miles (+13,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,631 miles
    Test number
    160970851827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,955 miles (+13,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,955 miles
    Test number
    731573550963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass109,394 miles (+15,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,394 miles
    Test number
    335447945060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,815 miles
    Test number
    169545144038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,815 miles (+15,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,815 miles
    Test number
    547675944001
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass77,838 miles (+14,857)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,838 miles
    Test number
    258152023042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    376878132027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,981 miles (+15,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    356538932024
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass47,775 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    957202141085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,760 miles (+12,061)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,760 miles
    Test number
    428801141038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass35,699 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,699 miles
    Test number
    403292430069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,999 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    213931829004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner & outer tread area wear & cut damage in tread
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc slight wear
    • NoteNear side front door handle sticking
    • NoteSome stone chip(s)on screen

  26. Fail26,999 miles2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    304891929010
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner & outer tread area wear & cut damage in tread
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc slight wear
    • NoteNear side front door handle sticking
    • NoteSome stone chip(s)on screen

Questions about LA55 FWU

Does LA55 FWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FWU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FWU?
The MOT on LA55 FWU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FWU done?
LA55 FWU was recorded at 188,085 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,390 miles a year.
Has LA55 FWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FWU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 FWU 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 FWU find?
LA55 FWU passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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