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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 BXYMOT history

LS55 BXY is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
100,657 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 BXY was last recorded at 100,657 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2016: 38,315 miles, lower than 55,474 miles on 22 Oct 2015.

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
96,356 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,301 miles
Average per year
5,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,657 miles
  • 2024 – 96,356 miles
  • 2023 – 90,417 miles
  • 2022 – 85,969 miles
  • 2021 – 78,729 miles
  • 2020 – 70,363 miles
  • 2019 – 66,679 miles
  • 2017 – 59,887 miles
  • 2016 – 58,316 miles
  • 2015 – 55,474 miles
  • 2014 – 50,620 miles
  • 2013 – 44,504 miles
  • 2012 – 34,206 miles
  • 2011 – 24,256 miles
  • 2010 – 14,234 miles
  • 2009 – 10,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,657 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mid-way (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,657 miles (+4,301)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,657 miles
    Test number
    205822952366
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mid-way (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,356 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    330817349219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,177 miles (+5,760)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,177 miles
    Test number
    686138504575
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Midway down in the system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp mounting bracket broken but unit still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass90,417 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,417 miles
    Test number
    531413374193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,969 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,969 miles
    Test number
    870709180233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail85,964 miles (+7,235)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    655370961673
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass78,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    190600384957
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail78,728 miles (+8,365)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    536631090139
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass70,363 miles (+3,684)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    897973844773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,679 miles (+4,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,679 miles
    Test number
    576864589866
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    345404882970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,138 miles (+2,251)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    768283965116
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass59,887 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    728547563120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,316 miles (+20,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    563876320204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

  15. Fail38,315 miles (-17,159)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    493529481238
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed near shock top area (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure near strut top area and behind headlight (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short through air vent in front bumper (1.9.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlamp (xenon control unit and wiring) (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure through air vent in front bumper (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBulb warning fault illuminated
    • AdvisoryVarious warning lamps illuminated and beeping

  16. Pass55,474 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    469436493013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  17. Fail55,474 miles (+4,854)1 failure2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    525173081501
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective not fitted (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  18. Fail50,620 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    329445994403
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass50,620 miles (+6,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    427425294209
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass44,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    417486763255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,504 miles (+10,298)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    327573863437
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,206 miles (+9,950)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    226838742293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,256 miles (+10,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,256 miles
    Test number
    797911831255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,234 miles (+3,756)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,234 miles
    Test number
    683419340219
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth
    • NoteOffside front disc pitted
    • NoteOffside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth
    • NoteOffside rear disc pitted

  25. Pass10,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,478 miles
    Test number
    121958259011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BXY

Does LS55 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BXY expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BXY?
The MOT on LS55 BXY expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BXY done?
LS55 BXY was recorded at 100,657 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,402 miles a year.
Has LS55 BXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BXY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 BXY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 BXY find?
LS55 BXY failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside side repeater not working, and 8 more.

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