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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 BZDMOT history

LS55 BZD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 204,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LS55 BZD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
204,573 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BZD
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
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BZD was last recorded at 204,573 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,511 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
11,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,573 miles
  • 2022 – 181,885 miles
  • 2021 – 181,874 miles
  • 2019 – 173,808 miles
  • 2018 – 107,651 miles
  • 2017 – 154,241 miles
  • 2016 – 143,555 miles
  • 2015 – 130,883 miles
  • 2014 – 116,245 miles
  • 2013 – 99,225 miles
  • 2012 – 86,519 miles
  • 2010 – 62,797 miles
  • 2009 – 45,780 miles
  • 2008 – 31,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,573 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,573 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    204,573 miles
    Test number
    762946762472
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail204,511 miles (+22,626)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,511 miles
    Test number
    954084922827
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Drive shaft securing bolt loose loose at o/s rear differential (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe / rear differential mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,885 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,885 miles
    Test number
    981693371832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,874 miles (+8,066)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,874 miles
    Test number
    364787768743
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front seat belt anchorage, on floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front seat belt anchorage, on floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass173,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,808 miles
    Test number
    918385866419
    • AdvisoryRear floors corroded

  6. Fail173,808 miles (+66,157)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,808 miles
    Test number
    400850910850
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors corroded

  7. Pass107,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    989120133950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,406 miles (+10,165)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,406 miles
    Test number
    910776694724
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass154,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,241 miles
    Test number
    825233557004
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to deteriorate

  10. Fail154,241 miles (+10,686)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,241 miles
    Test number
    645093804197
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter above undertrays (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass143,555 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,555 miles
    Test number
    565802186735
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded nearside starting to leak

  12. Fail143,553 miles (+12,670)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,553 miles
    Test number
    375691279843
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded nearside starting to leak

  13. Pass130,883 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    726688515147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail130,883 miles (+14,638)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    828658815119
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass116,245 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    195479714126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  16. Fail116,245 miles (+17,020)6 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    185099214197
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f brake bind
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass99,225 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,225 miles
    Test number
    195506213194
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front caliper spring

  18. Fail99,225 miles (+12,706)2 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,225 miles
    Test number
    145136813192
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front caliper spring

  19. Pass86,519 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    798320012187
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust/condition/heatshield

  20. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    378009902130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust/condition/heatshield

  21. Pass62,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    213794630438
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail62,797 miles (+17,017)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    933123030178
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    884565439147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail45,780 miles (+14,617)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    872865439156
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,163 miles
    Test number
    222251148106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BZD

Does LS55 BZD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BZD expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BZD?
The MOT on LS55 BZD expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BZD done?
LS55 BZD was recorded at 204,573 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 11,734 miles a year.
Has LS55 BZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BZD has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 BZD 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 BZD find?
LS55 BZD passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes.

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