
BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR55 VYSMOT history
LR55 VYS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 165,345 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VYS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VYS was last recorded at 165,345 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 165,177 miles · 20 Feb 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 168 miles
- Average per year
- 6,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 165,345 miles
- 2020 – 165,177 miles
- 2018 – 163,104 miles
- 2017 – 148,692 miles
- 2016 – 140,563 miles
- 2015 – 125,998 miles
- 2014 – 114,222 miles
- 2013 – 99,415 miles
- 2012 – 93,165 miles
- 2011 – 88,070 miles
- 2010 – 82,729 miles
- 2009 – 74,703 miles
- 2008 – 61,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Coil spring corroded Both rears heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Fuel cap/sealing device rubber ring deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,345 miles (+168)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 165,345 miles
- Test number
- 401907888713
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass165,177 miles (+2,073)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 165,177 miles
- Test number
- 154616083655
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))both sides
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass163,104 miles (+103)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 163,104 miles
- Test number
- 993587382725
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail163,001 miles (+89)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,001 miles
- Test number
- 705654491924
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device rubber ring deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail162,912 miles (+14,220)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,912 miles
- Test number
- 283322113638
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device rubber ring deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,692 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 148,692 miles
- Test number
- 872002264551
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail148,692 miles (+8,129)1 failure3 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,692 miles
- Test number
- 822625468791
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass140,563 miles (+169)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 140,563 miles
- Test number
- 529049727230
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryREAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)
Fail140,394 miles (+14,396)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,394 miles
- Test number
- 644732617114
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX AFTER CATALYST BLOWING (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryREAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)
Pass125,998 miles (+227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 125,998 miles
- Test number
- 542500549994
- 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)
Fail125,771 miles (+11,549)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,771 miles
- Test number
- 865951999331
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,222 miles (+14,807)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 114,222 miles
- Test number
- 485208114430
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,415 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 99,415 miles
- Test number
- 215015033329
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail99,415 miles (+6,250)2 dangerous1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,415 miles
- Test number
- 219005033346
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,165 miles (+5,095)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 93,165 miles
- Test number
- 515986132376
- NoteOil leak
Pass88,070 miles (+5,341)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 88,070 miles
- Test number
- 838403321329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,729 miles (+8,026)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,729 miles
- Test number
- 354863730322
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,703 miles (+13,112)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 74,703 miles
- Test number
- 182557679183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,591 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 61,591 miles
- Test number
- 912295908377
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LR55 VYS
- Does LR55 VYS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 VYS expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VYS?
- The MOT on LR55 VYS expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 VYS done?
- LR55 VYS was recorded at 165,345 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 6,695 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VYS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VYS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VYS 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 LR55 VYS find?
- LR55 VYS passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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