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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LA55 HVHMOT history

LA55 HVH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

LA55 HVH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
186,451 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 HVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 HVH was last recorded at 186,451 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 5,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,062 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,389 miles
Average per year
11,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,451 miles
  • 2021 – 181,062 miles
  • 2020 – 177,766 miles
  • 2019 – 171,598 miles
  • 2018 – 159,603 miles
  • 2017 – 148,888 miles
  • 2016 – 139,931 miles
  • 2015 – 113,493 miles
  • 2014 – 94,285 miles
  • 2013 – 75,951 miles
  • 2012 – 67,590 miles
  • 2010 – 43,877 miles
  • 2009 – 28,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear heatshiled insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipes coated with grease? unable to check tidy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight corrosion around rear subframe and chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,451 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,451 miles
    Test number
    289476062611
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail186,451 miles (+5,389)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,451 miles
    Test number
    942138036136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,062 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,062 miles
    Test number
    690119436610
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshiled insecure

  4. Fail181,058 miles (+3,292)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,058 miles
    Test number
    289640650701
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshiled insecure

  5. Pass177,766 miles (+6,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,766 miles
    Test number
    363170841003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass171,598 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,598 miles
    Test number
    521357704688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail171,488 miles (+11,885)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,488 miles
    Test number
    575614521598
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint worn (painted white ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPark brake figures only just met minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryRear side lights inop
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven and close to exposing chord

  8. Pass159,603 miles (+10,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    159,603 miles
    Test number
    905806497129
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,888 miles20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,888 miles
    Test number
    754301807764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear brake back plate is corroded
    • AdvisoryThe rear underside body area is corroded

  10. Fail148,888 miles (+8,957)2 failures20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,888 miles
    Test number
    737220382828
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear brake back plate is corroded
    • AdvisoryThe rear underside body area is corroded

  11. Pass139,931 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    703394625700
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated with grease? unable to check tidy
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around rear subframe and chassis

  12. Fail139,927 miles (+26,434)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,927 miles
    Test number
    242024691154
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated with grease? unable to check tidy
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around rear subframe and chassis

  13. Pass113,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,493 miles
    Test number
    365629466625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,493 miles (+5,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,493 miles
    Test number
    234520966038
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass107,891 miles (+13,606)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,891 miles
    Test number
    775314045039
    • NoteFront reg plate has small crack
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel high but fully operating handbrake
    • NoteOSF brake flexi has very slight perished area on rubber
    • NoteRear reg plate has minor water damage

  16. Pass94,285 miles (+18,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,285 miles
    Test number
    125479044400
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Pass75,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    505155843082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,951 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    476564843016
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass67,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    925224142025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    898355841043
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs very worn

  21. Pass43,877 miles (+15,467)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    920275330083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    621713129080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 HVH

Does LA55 HVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 HVH expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 HVH?
The MOT on LA55 HVH expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 HVH done?
LA55 HVH was recorded at 186,451 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 11,515 miles a year.
Has LA55 HVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 HVH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 HVH 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 HVH find?
LA55 HVH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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