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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.

LS55 BYA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass173,776 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass95,775 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    373160319227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,413 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,413 miles
    Test number
    569707964265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass75,664 miles (+6,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    636097142222
    • NoteFull undertrays fitted.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass47,056 miles (+12,354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,056 miles
    Test number
    880849969214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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