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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 BPEMOT history

LS55 BPE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

LS55 BPE 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 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,590 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BPE was last recorded at 138,590 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 4,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,534 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,056 miles
Average per year
7,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,590 miles
  • 2023 – 134,534 miles
  • 2022 – 130,120 miles
  • 2021 – 124,514 miles
  • 2020 – 119,585 miles
  • 2019 – 11,669 miles
  • 2018 – 106,993 miles
  • 2017 – 102,083 miles
  • 2016 – 99,313 miles
  • 2015 – 96,210 miles
  • 2014 – 91,996 miles
  • 2013 – 87,641 miles
  • 2012 – 87,147 miles
  • 2011 – 69,131 miles
  • 2010 – 45,849 miles
  • 2009 – 32,436 miles
  • 2008 – 24,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,590 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront intercooler traces of oil across fins
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,590 miles (+4,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,590 miles
    Test number
    873935980095
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront intercooler traces of oil across fins
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,534 miles (+4,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,534 miles
    Test number
    640702817665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,120 miles (+5,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,120 miles
    Test number
    676335731227
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass124,514 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    406975937941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,585 miles (+107,916)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,585 miles
    Test number
    856479692631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    11,669 miles
    Test number
    439297891303
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail111,667 miles (+4,674)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    145741166878
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass106,993 miles (+4,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    305288627904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass102,083 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,083 miles
    Test number
    695911110678
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass99,313 miles (+3,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    144128712484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass96,210 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    148479045196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail96,210 miles (+4,214)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    298579945156
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass91,996 miles (+4,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    189570054186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass87,641 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    668164653162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,640 miles (+493)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    325628043168
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass87,147 miles (+18,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,147 miles
    Test number
    147733452358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,131 miles (+23,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    945508341395
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    914296430363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail45,849 miles (+13,413)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    671345530310
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass32,436 miles (+7,699)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    711203799212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake lever has lot of travel
    • NotePlastic side sills fitted
    • NotePlastic underbody covers fitted

  21. Pass24,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    131988108340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BPE

Does LS55 BPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BPE expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BPE?
The MOT on LS55 BPE expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BPE done?
LS55 BPE was recorded at 138,590 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
Has LS55 BPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BPE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 BPE 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 BPE find?
LS55 BPE passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; front intercooler traces of oil across fins; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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