BMW 3 Series
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LL55 BUWMOT history
LL55 BUW is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,596 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 198,596 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL55 BUW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL55 BUW was last recorded at 198,596 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 9,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 189,307 miles · 30 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,289 miles
- Average per year
- 8,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 198,596 miles
- 2023 – 189,307 miles
- 2022 – 174,891 miles
- 2021 – 168,002 miles
- 2020 – 162,383 miles
- 2019 – 154,998 miles
- 2018 – 148,642 miles
- 2017 – 141,268 miles
- 2016 – 132,032 miles
- 2015 – 124,858 miles
- 2014 – 117,083 miles
- 2013 – 109,115 miles
- 2012 – 101,714 miles
- 2011 – 95,409 miles
- 2010 – 86,402 miles
- 2008 – 65,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,596 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,596 miles (+9,289)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 198,596 miles
- Test number
- 134454686359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,307 miles (+58)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 189,307 miles
- Test number
- 633898124378
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail189,249 miles (+14,358)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,249 miles
- Test number
- 581272726251
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,891 miles (+6,889)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 174,891 miles
- Test number
- 189726808973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 168,002 miles
- Test number
- 113100701253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,002 miles (+5,619)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,002 miles
- Test number
- 322463619653
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass162,383 miles (+7,385)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 162,383 miles
- Test number
- 967464397599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,998 miles (+6,356)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,998 miles
- Test number
- 570290477492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,642 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 148,642 miles
- Test number
- 282036501380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,642 miles (+7,374)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,642 miles
- Test number
- 821483834399
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,268 miles (+9,236)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 141,268 miles
- Test number
- 106484739932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,032 miles (+7,174)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 132,032 miles
- Test number
- 299355876464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,858 miles (+7,775)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 124,858 miles
- Test number
- 314515132841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,083 miles (+7,968)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 117,083 miles
- Test number
- 716760484289
- NoteSome play in Off/Side end of sterring rack.
Pass109,115 miles (+7,401)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 109,115 miles
- Test number
- 339686963445
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,714 miles (+6,305)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 101,714 miles
- Test number
- 958749162236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,409 miles (+9,007)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 95,409 miles
- Test number
- 907178011246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,402 miles (+6,976)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 86,402 miles
- Test number
- 780450100278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,426 miles (+13,682)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 79,426 miles
- Test number
- 141553820089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,744 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 65,744 miles
- Test number
- 674022228346
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL55 BUW
- Does LL55 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL55 BUW expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL55 BUW?
- The MOT on LL55 BUW expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL55 BUW done?
- LL55 BUW was recorded at 198,596 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 8,310 miles a year.
- Has LL55 BUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL55 BUW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL55 BUW 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 LL55 BUW find?
- LL55 BUW passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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