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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 BNBMOT history

LS55 BNB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

LS55 BNB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
194,283 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BNB was last recorded at 194,283 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,280 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,283 miles
  • 2024 – 192,662 miles
  • 2023 – 191,222 miles
  • 2022 – 189,484 miles
  • 2021 – 186,627 miles
  • 2020 – 182,021 miles
  • 2019 – 178,867 miles
  • 2018 – 172,585 miles
  • 2017 – 165,003 miles
  • 2016 – 163,982 miles
  • 2015 – 135,982 miles
  • 2014 – 118,077 miles
  • 2013 – 101,394 miles
  • 2012 – 87,287 miles
  • 2010 – 75,698 miles
  • 2009 – 66,635 miles
  • 2008 – 54,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,283 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    194,283 miles
    Test number
    758666804756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail194,280 miles (+1,618)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,280 miles
    Test number
    965961966274
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass192,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    192,662 miles
    Test number
    423128294573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail192,662 miles (+1,440)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,662 miles
    Test number
    195925608706
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass191,222 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    191,222 miles
    Test number
    713777137669
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Fail191,222 miles (+1,738)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,222 miles
    Test number
    940194768154
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Pass189,484 miles (+2,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    189,484 miles
    Test number
    581187973287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Pass186,627 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    186,627 miles
    Test number
    691677696821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass182,021 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    182,021 miles
    Test number
    241779409434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,867 miles
    Test number
    502862173723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,867 miles (+6,282)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,867 miles
    Test number
    587134996598
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass172,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,585 miles
    Test number
    260035106854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,585 miles (+7,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,585 miles
    Test number
    402635741316
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass165,003 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,003 miles
    Test number
    633365655570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,982 miles (+28,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,982 miles
    Test number
    624748547300
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  16. Pass135,982 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,982 miles
    Test number
    475073435194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres perished
  17. Fail135,982 miles (+17,905)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,982 miles
    Test number
    378693435101
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres perished
  18. Pass118,077 miles (+16,683)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    677579934111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,394 miles (+14,107)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,394 miles
    Test number
    995275583081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r suspension rose joint has slight play
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  20. Pass87,287 miles (+11,589)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,287 miles
    Test number
    229626182064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,698 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,698 miles
    Test number
    490061220347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,635 miles (+11,674)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,635 miles
    Test number
    203994729380
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass54,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    273725778271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 BNB

Does LS55 BNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BNB expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BNB?
The MOT on LS55 BNB expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BNB done?
LS55 BNB was recorded at 194,283 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 8,253 miles a year.
Has LS55 BNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BNB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 BNB 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 BNB find?
LS55 BNB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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