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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LA55 WZFMOT history

LA55 WZF is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LA55 WZF black 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,566 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WZF was last recorded at 72,566 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,704 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,862 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,566 miles
  • 2025 – 69,704 miles
  • 2024 – 69,380 miles
  • 2023 – 66,936 miles
  • 2022 – 64,158 miles
  • 2021 – 61,344 miles
  • 2020 – 59,094 miles
  • 2019 – 56,324 miles
  • 2018 – 53,925 miles
  • 2017 – 51,082 miles
  • 2016 – 48,413 miles
  • 2015 – 45,161 miles
  • 2013 – 39,411 miles
  • 2012 – 34,873 miles
  • 2011 – 27,981 miles
  • 2010 – 20,734 miles
  • 2009 – 17,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,566 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    349627258930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,704 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    693704108923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,380 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    984397039134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,936 miles (+2,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    866706721319
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass64,158 miles (+2,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,158 miles
    Test number
    907541778851
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass61,344 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    482770822604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass59,094 miles (+2,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,094 miles
    Test number
    554195969133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass56,324 miles (+2,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    792573714748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,925 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    245749696592
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass51,082 miles (+2,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    307207084483
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre nearing limit
  11. Pass48,413 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    452154296125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,161 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    118882125480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,411 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,411 miles
    Test number
    616310363285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,279 miles (+4,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    405154533239
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Fail34,873 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    266913942208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  16. Pass34,873 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    485913842268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,981 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,981 miles
    Test number
    355612841201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,968 miles (+7,234)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,968 miles
    Test number
    136648431235
    • DangerousNearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass20,734 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,734 miles
    Test number
    274431810284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,343 miles
    Test number
    354651019246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 WZF

Does LA55 WZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 WZF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WZF?
The MOT on LA55 WZF is valid until 2 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 WZF done?
LA55 WZF was recorded at 72,566 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has LA55 WZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WZF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on LA55 WZF 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 WZF find?
LA55 WZF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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