BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LS55 OAJMOT history
LS55 OAJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 232,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 232,259 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 OAJ
- 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
- 12 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 OAJ was last recorded at 232,259 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 231,527 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 732 miles
- Average per year
- 10,937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 232,259 miles
- 2023 – 226,694 miles
- 2021 – 217,094 miles
- 2020 – 212,856 miles
- 2019 – 207,713 miles
- 2018 – 200,098 miles
- 2017 – 191,772 miles
- 2016 – 185,049 miles
- 2015 – 178,695 miles
- 2014 – 173,080 miles
- 2013 – 163,633 miles
- 2012 – 145,422 miles
- 2011 – 125,431 miles
- 2010 – 102,883 miles
- 2009 – 79,463 miles
- 2008 – 53,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,259 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryBoth headlights starting to deteriorate. Advise compound polishing
- AdvisorySide skirts, belly pan fitted. N/s/f wing covered with duck tape so no sharp edges
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,259 miles (+732)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 232,259 miles
- Test number
- 810108882877
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights starting to deteriorate. Advise compound polishing
- AdvisorySide skirts, belly pan fitted. N/s/f wing covered with duck tape so no sharp edges
Pass231,527 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 231,527 miles
- Test number
- 993086383461
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens tarnished should clean (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail231,527 miles (+4,833)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,527 miles
- Test number
- 872369901636
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens tarnished should clean (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass226,694 miles (+3,325)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 226,694 miles
- Test number
- 973860356641
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seems to be from engine under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass223,369 miles (+6,275)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 223,369 miles
- Test number
- 894915881618
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping ,should replace. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass217,094 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 217,094 miles
- Test number
- 287085024008
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail217,046 miles (+4,190)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,046 miles
- Test number
- 664069390430
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two front to rear brake pipes at side of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe second section of front to rear above fuel tank filler and rear suspension has excess corrosion (joiner at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass212,856 miles (+5,143)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 212,856 miles
- Test number
- 626895125664
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass207,713 miles (+7,615)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 207,713 miles
- Test number
- 824121665410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,098 miles (+8,326)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 200,098 miles
- Test number
- 249951284877
- AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass191,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 191,772 miles
- Test number
- 413152482585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,768 miles (+6,719)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,768 miles
- Test number
- 649398353028
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass185,049 miles (+6,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 185,049 miles
- Test number
- 464555525241
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under try fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass178,695 miles (+5,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 178,695 miles
- Test number
- 638757698593
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass173,080 miles (+9,447)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 173,080 miles
- Test number
- 725103234366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,633 miles (+18,211)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 163,633 miles
- Test number
- 905488433396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass145,422 miles (+19,991)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 145,422 miles
- Test number
- 857676842379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges
Pass125,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 125,431 miles
- Test number
- 818450941381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,431 miles (+22,548)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,431 miles
- Test number
- 768000341355
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on both edges worn to 3mm
- NoteOffside front tyre worn om both edges worn to3mm
- NoteOilo leak to diff
Pass102,883 miles (+23,420)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 102,883 miles
- Test number
- 633432040351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass79,463 miles (+25,489)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 79,463 miles
- Test number
- 660067459324
- NoteCentre exhaust rubber mounting cracked.
Pass53,974 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 53,974 miles
- Test number
- 244510748382
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS55 OAJ
- Does LS55 OAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 OAJ expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 OAJ?
- The MOT on LS55 OAJ expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 OAJ done?
- LS55 OAJ was recorded at 232,259 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 10,937 miles a year.
- Has LS55 OAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 OAJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 OAJ 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 OAJ find?
- LS55 OAJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; both headlights starting to deteriorate. advise compound polishing; side skirts, belly pan fitted. n/s/f wing covered with duck tape so no sharp edges.
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