BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LS55 AXAMOT history
LS55 AXA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,643 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 166,643 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 AXA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 AXA was last recorded at 166,643 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 7,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 159,095 miles · 1 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,548 miles
- Average per year
- 7,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 166,643 miles
- 2023 – 159,095 miles
- 2022 – 156,896 miles
- 2021 – 152,176 miles
- 2020 – 148,877 miles
- 2019 – 145,391 miles
- 2018 – 139,088 miles
- 2017 – 132,775 miles
- 2016 – 126,113 miles
- 2015 – 117,577 miles
- 2014 – 106,415 miles
- 2013 – 101,015 miles
- 2012 – 92,039 miles
- 2011 – 80,531 miles
- 2010 – 67,927 miles
- 2009 – 53,010 miles
- 2008 – 42,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 438864558241
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,643 miles (+7,548)5 dangerous13 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,643 miles
- Test number
- 688164418433
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousSound deadening material likely to become detached Under bonnet material adrift - Fire risk (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass159,095 miles (+2,199)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 159,095 miles
- Test number
- 353956780725
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,896 miles (+4,720)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 156,896 miles
- Test number
- 777404404555
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass152,176 miles (+3,299)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 152,176 miles
- Test number
- 207617521012
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass148,877 miles (+3,486)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 148,877 miles
- Test number
- 924681100470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,391 miles (+6,303)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,391 miles
- Test number
- 890300064220
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass139,088 miles (+6,313)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 139,088 miles
- Test number
- 228174296166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,775 miles (+6,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 132,775 miles
- Test number
- 287991325390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass126,113 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 126,113 miles
- Test number
- 134291553834
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail126,113 miles (+8,536)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,113 miles
- Test number
- 183240373355
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb was in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass117,577 miles (+11,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 117,577 miles
- Test number
- 399853235618
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail
- AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
Pass106,415 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 106,415 miles
- Test number
- 229696894247
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass101,015 miles (+8,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 101,015 miles
- Test number
- 637302313354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass92,039 miles (+11,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 92,039 miles
- Test number
- 566947002346
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass80,531 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,531 miles
- Test number
- 125107191227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,525 miles (+12,598)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,525 miles
- Test number
- 299263381276
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,927 miles (+14,917)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,927 miles
- Test number
- 691046160171
- NoteOSR MUDSHIELD LOOSE
Pass53,010 miles (+10,540)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 53,010 miles
- Test number
- 681196729195
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,470 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 42,470 miles
- Test number
- 654112228331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail42,469 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,469 miles
- Test number
- 620422228345
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LS55 AXA
- Does LS55 AXA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 AXA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 AXA?
- The MOT on LS55 AXA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 AXA done?
- LS55 AXA was recorded at 166,643 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 7,869 miles a year.
- Has LS55 AXA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 AXA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS55 AXA 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 LS55 AXA find?
- LS55 AXA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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