
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc
LS55 BYAMOT history
LS55 BYA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 173,776 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,337 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 BYA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 BYA was last recorded at 173,776 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 7,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 166,659 miles · 17 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,117 miles
- Average per year
- 8,337 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,776 miles
- 2023 – 166,659 miles
- 2022 – 159,558 miles
- 2021 – 157,394 miles
- 2020 – 149,586 miles
- 2019 – 141,314 miles
- 2018 – 129,668 miles
- 2017 – 115,552 miles
- 2016 – 103,164 miles
- 2015 – 95,775 miles
- 2014 – 89,413 miles
- 2013 – 82,451 miles
- 2012 – 75,664 miles
- 2011 – 68,891 miles
- 2010 – 58,943 miles
- 2009 – 47,056 miles
- 2008 – 34,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake not in best working order
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,776 miles (+7,117)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 173,776 miles
- Test number
- 770981148481
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake not in best working order
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass166,659 miles (+7,101)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 166,659 miles
- Test number
- 114306242731
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,558 miles (+2,164)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,558 miles
- Test number
- 208955397318
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass157,394 miles (+7,808)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 157,394 miles
- Test number
- 943127333500
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,586 miles (+8,272)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 149,586 miles
- Test number
- 952342452664
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,314 miles (+11,646)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,314 miles
- Test number
- 878607552741
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass129,668 miles (+14,116)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,668 miles
- Test number
- 746623060356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 115,552 miles
- Test number
- 127260862280
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has small crack in o/s corner (8.3.1d)
Fail115,552 miles (+12,388)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,552 miles
- Test number
- 894422748666
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has small crack in o/s corner (8.3.1d)
Pass103,164 miles (+7,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 103,164 miles
- Test number
- 184494437633
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass95,775 miles (+6,362)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 95,775 miles
- Test number
- 373160319227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,413 miles (+6,962)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,413 miles
- Test number
- 569707964265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,451 miles (+6,787)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 82,451 miles
- Test number
- 585192753243
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit on edges
- NoteTested wet
Pass75,664 miles (+6,773)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 75,664 miles
- Test number
- 636097142222
- NoteFull undertrays fitted.
Pass68,891 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,891 miles
- Test number
- 985494461286
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail68,891 miles (+9,948)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,891 miles
- Test number
- 866643761241
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail58,943 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,943 miles
- Test number
- 721871270274
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,943 miles (+11,887)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 58,943 miles
- Test number
- 872621870209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,056 miles (+12,354)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 47,056 miles
- Test number
- 880849969214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,702 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 34,702 miles
- Test number
- 624741888277
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS55 BYA
- Does LS55 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 BYA expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 BYA?
- The MOT on LS55 BYA expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 BYA done?
- LS55 BYA was recorded at 173,776 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 8,337 miles a year.
- Has LS55 BYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 BYA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on LS55 BYA 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 BYA find?
- LS55 BYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear parking brake not in best working order, and 2 more.
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