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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC55 ZCLMOT history

LC55 ZCL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LC55 ZCL 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,841 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 ZCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 ZCL was last recorded at 50,841 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,333 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
508 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,841 miles
  • 2025 – 50,333 miles
  • 2024 – 50,311 miles
  • 2023 – 50,258 miles
  • 2022 – 50,225 miles
  • 2019 – 50,197 miles
  • 2018 – 50,110 miles
  • 2017 – 50,054 miles
  • 2015 – 49,136 miles
  • 2014 – 47,544 miles
  • 2013 – 43,142 miles
  • 2011 – 38,568 miles
  • 2010 – 34,061 miles
  • 2009 – 30,167 miles
  • 2008 – 25,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,841 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,841 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    100458394936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,333 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    360766386900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,311 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    868140572906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,258 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    730759121630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail50,258 miles (+33)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    266259667052
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail50,225 miles (+28)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,225 miles
    Test number
    227418833862
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass50,197 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    388116571071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll discs slightly worn and pitted
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
  8. Pass50,110 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    384048033885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail50,107 miles (+53)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,107 miles
    Test number
    284559095094
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush in cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush in cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass50,054 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,054 miles
    Test number
    715927423758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,136 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,136 miles
    Test number
    587857655006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,544 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    678392854051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,142 miles (+4,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    416663653013
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated
  14. Pass38,568 miles (+4,507)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    435767141475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiscs slightly worn and pitted
  15. Pass34,061 miles (+3,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,061 miles
    Test number
    424476750337
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass30,167 miles (+4,891)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,167 miles
    Test number
    572306449305
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
  17. Pass25,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    471023358333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 ZCL

Does LC55 ZCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 ZCL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 ZCL?
The MOT on LC55 ZCL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 ZCL done?
LC55 ZCL was recorded at 50,841 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has LC55 ZCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 ZCL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 ZCL 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 ZCL find?
LC55 ZCL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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