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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LS55 OZTMOT history

LS55 OZT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LS55 OZT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,517 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OZT was last recorded at 107,517 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 2,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2010: 14,496 miles, lower than 22,748 miles on 8 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,297 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,220 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,517 miles
  • 2025 – 105,297 miles
  • 2024 – 104,066 miles
  • 2023 – 97,105 miles
  • 2022 – 84,383 miles
  • 2021 – 72,579 miles
  • 2019 – 68,226 miles
  • 2017 – 63,312 miles
  • 2016 – 60,025 miles
  • 2015 – 57,893 miles
  • 2014 – 53,110 miles
  • 2013 – 36,141 miles
  • 2012 – 29,780 miles
  • 2011 – 23,709 miles
  • 2010 – 14,496 miles
  • 2009 – 22,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,517 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,517 miles (+2,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    159170144242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass105,297 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    801040482382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass104,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    435061385063
    • 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))

  4. Fail104,066 miles (+6,961)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    613528362251
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))

  5. Pass97,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    595576559510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,105 miles (+12,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    281601681498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass84,383 miles (+11,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    850774547841
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,579 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,579 miles
    Test number
    240122543432
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail72,568 miles (+4,342)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    882235591968
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Red Light On

  10. Pass68,226 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,226 miles
    Test number
    613965649713
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,223 miles (+1,568)5 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,223 miles
    Test number
    315834142346
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,655 miles (+3,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,655 miles
    Test number
    551616363286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass63,312 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    669953135173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,025 miles (+2,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,025 miles
    Test number
    598230405084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,893 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    531116271700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,110 miles (+8,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    335626744321
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on the outer edge

  17. Pass45,009 miles (+8,868)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    897238174074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass36,141 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    208459793061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,780 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,780 miles
    Test number
    355005302151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,709 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,709 miles
    Test number
    989743801188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,496 miles (-8,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,496 miles
    Test number
    863576700147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,748 miles
    Test number
    393952149326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,748 miles (+10,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,748 miles
    Test number
    640492449356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass12,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,619 miles
    Test number
    390206319098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OZT

Does LS55 OZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 OZT is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OZT?
The MOT on LS55 OZT is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 OZT done?
LS55 OZT was recorded at 107,517 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has LS55 OZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OZT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 OZT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 OZT find?
LS55 OZT passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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