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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS55 AWRMOT history

LS55 AWR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

LS55 AWR grey 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 1 Apr 2024
Mileage
167,265 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AWR was last recorded at 167,265 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2018: 134,581 miles, lower than 176,195 miles on 17 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,926 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
9,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,265 miles
  • 2022 – 162,926 miles
  • 2021 – 155,891 miles
  • 2020 – 150,259 miles
  • 2019 – 142,272 miles
  • 2018 – 134,581 miles
  • 2017 – 176,195 miles
  • 2016 – 164,745 miles
  • 2015 – 152,587 miles
  • 2014 – 141,076 miles
  • 2013 – 126,867 miles
  • 2012 – 91,670 miles
  • 2011 – 59,914 miles
  • 2010 – 42,729 miles
  • 2009 – 35,652 miles
  • 2008 – 24,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,265 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,265 miles (+4,339)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,265 miles
    Test number
    395853543564
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass162,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,926 miles
    Test number
    257241179907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail162,926 miles (+7,035)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,926 miles
    Test number
    648546193297
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,891 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,891 miles
    Test number
    652677083110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,259 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    453781873583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,272 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    142,272 miles
    Test number
    418716551141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,581 miles (-41,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,581 miles
    Test number
    744982197818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,195 miles (+11,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    176,195 miles
    Test number
    378521945404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Pass164,745 miles (+12,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,745 miles
    Test number
    777742948146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,587 miles (+11,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,587 miles
    Test number
    726692695048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass141,076 miles (+14,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,076 miles
    Test number
    338551794009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,867 miles (+379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    429956263015
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
  13. Fail126,488 miles (+34,818)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,488 miles
    Test number
    815034543007
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEML ON
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass91,670 miles (+31,756)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,670 miles
    Test number
    209561942017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,914 miles (+17,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    178301441423
    • 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)
  16. Pass42,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,729 miles
    Test number
    681333540010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,729 miles (+7,077)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,729 miles
    Test number
    714983140063
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner+ outer edges
  18. Pass35,652 miles (+11,529)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,652 miles
    Test number
    111129479470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,123 miles
    Test number
    130672878462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 AWR

Does LS55 AWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 AWR expired on 1 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AWR?
The MOT on LS55 AWR expired on 1 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 AWR done?
LS55 AWR was recorded at 167,265 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 9,548 miles a year.
Has LS55 AWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AWR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 AWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 AWR find?
LS55 AWR passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear. both sides; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 3 more.

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