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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.

LR55 VYS red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass165,345 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass93,165 miles (+5,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    515986132376
    • NoteOil leak
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. Pass74,703 miles (+13,112)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    182557679183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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