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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC55 VOKMOT history

LC55 VOK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LC55 VOK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
193,096 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VOK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VOK was last recorded at 193,096 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,844 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,252 miles
Average per year
8,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,096 miles
  • 2024 – 188,844 miles
  • 2023 – 183,142 miles
  • 2022 – 175,444 miles
  • 2021 – 168,068 miles
  • 2020 – 161,643 miles
  • 2019 – 156,496 miles
  • 2018 – 147,261 miles
  • 2017 – 136,872 miles
  • 2016 – 125,492 miles
  • 2015 – 116,156 miles
  • 2014 – 106,092 miles
  • 2013 – 98,724 miles
  • 2012 – 87,017 miles
  • 2011 – 75,852 miles
  • 2010 – 66,187 miles
  • 2009 – 59,914 miles
  • 2008 – 49,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / front both sides marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIn general suspension parts / sub frame etc corroded

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front /front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,096 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    193,096 miles
    Test number
    711544569518
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / front both sides marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIn general suspension parts / sub frame etc corroded

  2. Fail193,096 miles (+4,252)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,096 miles
    Test number
    516846070692
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / front both sides marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIn general suspension parts / sub frame etc corroded

  3. Pass188,844 miles (+17)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    188,844 miles
    Test number
    777960794963
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front /front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail188,827 miles (+5,685)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,827 miles
    Test number
    687078980236
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front /front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strongly advised to replace (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass183,142 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    183,142 miles
    Test number
    421522080682
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail183,142 miles (+7,698)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,142 miles
    Test number
    254008287149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass175,444 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,444 miles
    Test number
    678249932800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail175,429 miles (+7,361)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,429 miles
    Test number
    908981555231
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass168,068 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,068 miles
    Test number
    473004846622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail168,054 miles (+6,411)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,054 miles
    Test number
    914470215610
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides x 2 marked as yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass161,643 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,643 miles
    Test number
    588737953971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail161,610 miles (+5,114)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,610 miles
    Test number
    813081502707
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass156,496 miles (+9,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,496 miles
    Test number
    474514860744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 strongly advised to replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass147,261 miles (+10,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    505183540322
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle sticks
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass136,872 miles (+11,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,872 miles
    Test number
    215443616398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear suspension bushes

  16. Pass125,492 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,492 miles
    Test number
    249438720355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,156 miles (+10,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    297443801439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering

  18. Pass106,092 miles (+7,368)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,092 miles
    Test number
    445689144456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,724 miles (+11,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,724 miles
    Test number
    719132753349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    926964952314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,017 miles (+11,165)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    755349542327
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass75,852 miles (+9,665)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,852 miles
    Test number
    879436941348
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates have motif on plates
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteTyres worn uneven (on edges)

  23. Pass66,187 miles (+6,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    480626110433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass59,914 miles (+10,888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    380187419320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    400442028347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VOK

Does LC55 VOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VOK is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VOK?
The MOT on LC55 VOK is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VOK done?
LC55 VOK was recorded at 193,096 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 8,428 miles a year.
Has LC55 VOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VOK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 VOK 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 LC55 VOK find?
LC55 VOK passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 4 more.

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