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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 BAUMOT history

LS55 BAU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

LS55 BAU black 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 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
108,788 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BAU
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
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BAU was last recorded at 108,788 miles on 14 May 2024, 4,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2010: 33,327 miles, lower than 33,822 miles on 6 May 2009.
  • 3 Jun 2020: 44,380 miles, lower than 86,954 miles on 7 May 2019.

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
104,352 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,436 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,788 miles
  • 2023 – 104,352 miles
  • 2022 – 100,266 miles
  • 2021 – 95,757 miles
  • 2020 – 92,225 miles
  • 2019 – 86,954 miles
  • 2018 – 82,644 miles
  • 2017 – 77,714 miles
  • 2016 – 72,575 miles
  • 2015 – 66,653 miles
  • 2014 – 61,253 miles
  • 2013 – 56,475 miles
  • 2012 – 50,615 miles
  • 2011 – 43,468 miles
  • 2010 – 33,327 miles
  • 2009 – 33,822 miles
  • 2008 – 27,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,788 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,788 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    794626984669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,352 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,352 miles
    Test number
    671791881996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,349 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    669158176887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail104,349 miles (+4,083)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    983761161927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,266 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    195015507456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,757 miles (+3,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,757 miles
    Test number
    825859018170
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,225 miles (+47,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    877509800684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail44,380 miles (-42,574)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    507732102021
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,954 miles (+4,310)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    634344819266
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass82,644 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    235636845251
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass77,714 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    232955335117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,575 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,575 miles
    Test number
    165852520901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,653 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    216926705400
    • 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)

  14. Pass61,253 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    357812604107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,475 miles (+5,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,475 miles
    Test number
    725233803102
    • NoteHand brake has only just met min. requirement of 16% advise needs looking into

  16. Pass50,615 miles (+7,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    577018002145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,468 miles (+10,141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    535988401171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,327 miles (-495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    453186510179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass33,822 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,822 miles
    Test number
    430406229123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,396 miles
    Test number
    674800748125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BAU

Does LS55 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BAU expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BAU?
The MOT on LS55 BAU expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BAU done?
LS55 BAU was recorded at 108,788 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has LS55 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BAU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 BAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 BAU find?
LS55 BAU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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