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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 BZPMOT history

LS55 BZP is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 219,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

LS55 BZP silver 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 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
219,491 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BZP was last recorded at 219,491 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 8,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
210,855 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8,636 miles
Average per year
9,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,491 miles
  • 2022 – 210,855 miles
  • 2021 – 204,523 miles
  • 2020 – 187,950 miles
  • 2019 – 178,566 miles
  • 2018 – 176,563 miles
  • 2017 – 174,711 miles
  • 2016 – 157,431 miles
  • 2015 – 147,834 miles
  • 2014 – 134,971 miles
  • 2013 – 121,048 miles
  • 2012 – 103,500 miles
  • 2010 – 91,472 miles
  • 2009 – 89,656 miles
  • 2008 – 81,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,491 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,491 miles (+8,636)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,491 miles
    Test number
    419507907640
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass210,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,855 miles
    Test number
    885176390674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail210,855 miles (+6,332)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,855 miles
    Test number
    104329849998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass204,523 miles (+16,573)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    204,523 miles
    Test number
    521615283120
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under seal

  5. Pass187,950 miles (+9,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    187,950 miles
    Test number
    254395914356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass178,566 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    178,566 miles
    Test number
    697915657694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,563 miles (+1,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    176,563 miles
    Test number
    853565706881
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass174,711 miles (+17,280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    174,711 miles
    Test number
    499426617767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,431 miles
    Test number
    455044035510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,431 miles (+9,597)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,431 miles
    Test number
    677888214919
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning light on (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass147,834 miles (+12,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    617188615182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass134,971 miles (+13,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,971 miles
    Test number
    478522734002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,048 miles (+17,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,048 miles
    Test number
    387824323053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass103,500 miles (+12,028)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    957951012054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,472 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    243547750366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,656 miles (+8,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,656 miles
    Test number
    720240039384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass81,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    263956918320
    • NoteRear pads approx 5mm

Questions about LS55 BZP

Does LS55 BZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BZP expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BZP?
The MOT on LS55 BZP expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BZP done?
LS55 BZP was recorded at 219,491 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 9,216 miles a year.
Has LS55 BZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BZP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 BZP 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 BZP find?
LS55 BZP passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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