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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LA55 WTPMOT history

LA55 WTP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LA55 WTP silver 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 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,370 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WTP was last recorded at 147,370 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,345 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,025 miles
Average per year
6,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,370 miles
  • 2025 – 137,345 miles
  • 2024 – 118,045 miles
  • 2023 – 101,865 miles
  • 2019 – 98,971 miles
  • 2018 – 95,551 miles
  • 2017 – 91,526 miles
  • 2016 – 85,795 miles
  • 2015 – 78,673 miles
  • 2014 – 69,495 miles
  • 2012 – 61,055 miles
  • 2011 – 50,587 miles
  • 2010 – 42,737 miles
  • 2009 – 35,242 miles
  • 2008 – 27,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,370 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,370 miles
    Test number
    407343335165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,370 miles (+10,025)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,370 miles
    Test number
    786352460395
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,345 miles (+19,300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,345 miles
    Test number
    954060992035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    675147230894
    • AdvisorySlight crack on windscreen nearside

  5. Fail118,045 miles (+16,180)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    442242222983
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass101,865 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    677286858324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,792 miles (+2,821)3 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    537436638913
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,971 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    709178519047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,551 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    378676231081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,526 miles (+5,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    846320186222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass85,795 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,795 miles
    Test number
    834320908069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,673 miles (+9,178)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    196880675095
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass69,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    989053684091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,495 miles (+8,440)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    497163984085
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass61,055 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    828410372254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail61,054 miles (+10,467)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    969879662244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,587 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,587 miles
    Test number
    629134561292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail50,586 miles (+7,849)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,586 miles
    Test number
    618372961229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,737 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,737 miles
    Test number
    332876760497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    983819059248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,241 miles (+7,817)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,241 miles
    Test number
    934379859256
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass27,424 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,424 miles
    Test number
    603965578270
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail27,423 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,423 miles
    Test number
    583144978298
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LA55 WTP

Does LA55 WTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 WTP is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WTP?
The MOT on LA55 WTP is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 WTP done?
LA55 WTP was recorded at 147,370 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,855 miles a year.
Has LA55 WTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WTP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 WTP 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 WTP find?
LA55 WTP passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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