BMW 3 Series
Purple · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LS55 KWZMOT history
LS55 KWZ is a purple diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,548 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 192,548 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 KWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 KWZ was last recorded at 192,548 miles on 12 May 2026, 8,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,362 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,186 miles
- Average per year
- 9,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,548 miles
- 2025 – 184,362 miles
- 2023 – 170,335 miles
- 2022 – 164,501 miles
- 2021 – 160,976 miles
- 2020 – 152,229 miles
- 2019 – 143,860 miles
- 2018 – 128,768 miles
- 2017 – 109,754 miles
- 2016 – 98,804 miles
- 2015 – 88,271 miles
- 2014 – 77,478 miles
- 2013 – 59,373 miles
- 2012 – 50,178 miles
- 2011 – 42,047 miles
- 2010 – 36,912 miles
- 2009 – 26,345 miles
- 2008 – 24,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,548 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens condensated.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens has condensation.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,548 miles (+8,186)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 192,548 miles
- Test number
- 502375410287
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens condensated.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens has condensation.
Pass184,362 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 184,362 miles
- Test number
- 628711476202
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail184,362 miles (+14,027)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,362 miles
- Test number
- 228349874225
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass170,335 miles (+5,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 170,335 miles
- Test number
- 312394967327
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass164,501 miles (+3,525)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 164,501 miles
- Test number
- 497063914133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,976 miles (+8,747)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 160,976 miles
- Test number
- 583064339227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,229 miles (+18)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 152,229 miles
- Test number
- 615215371850
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail152,211 miles (+8,351)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,211 miles
- Test number
- 313452978066
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass143,860 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,860 miles
- Test number
- 300280716166
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light iluminated
Fail143,859 miles (+15,091)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,859 miles
- Test number
- 416962402680
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light iluminated
Pass128,768 miles (+19,014)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 128,768 miles
- Test number
- 507487773451
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,754 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 109,754 miles
- Test number
- 554138138475
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail109,745 miles (+10,941)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,745 miles
- Test number
- 947195363586
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,804 miles (+10,533)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 98,804 miles
- Test number
- 729293779344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,271 miles (+10,793)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 88,271 miles
- Test number
- 930710585015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,478 miles (+18,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 77,478 miles
- Test number
- 435904164312
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,373 miles (+4,064)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,373 miles
- Test number
- 608895863380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,309 miles
- Test number
- 158279003162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,309 miles (+5,131)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,309 miles
- Test number
- 267239503106
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass50,178 miles (+8,131)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 50,178 miles
- Test number
- 905374902122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,047 miles (+5,135)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 42,047 miles
- Test number
- 118440491004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,912 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 36,912 miles
- Test number
- 604986610156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,875 miles (+10,530)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,875 miles
- Test number
- 221719100449
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass26,345 miles (+2,292)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 26,345 miles
- Test number
- 951750129102
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre and outerwall rim protecting rubber cut.
Pass24,053 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 24,053 miles
- Test number
- 472682338379
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS55 KWZ
- Does LS55 KWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 KWZ is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 KWZ?
- The MOT on LS55 KWZ is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 KWZ done?
- LS55 KWZ was recorded at 192,548 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,654 miles a year.
- Has LS55 KWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 KWZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 KWZ 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 KWZ find?
- LS55 KWZ passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear lens condensated.; offside rear lens has condensation..
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