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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LS55 PATMOT history

LS55 PAT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LS55 PAT silver 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,511 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PAT was last recorded at 175,511 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 23,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,965 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
23,546 miles
Average per year
8,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,511 miles
  • 2024 – 151,965 miles
  • 2023 – 145,005 miles
  • 2022 – 138,460 miles
  • 2021 – 132,089 miles
  • 2020 – 126,565 miles
  • 2019 – 122,155 miles
  • 2018 – 113,453 miles
  • 2017 – 103,751 miles
  • 2016 – 97,309 miles
  • 2015 – 93,029 miles
  • 2014 – 88,677 miles
  • 2013 – 80,214 miles
  • 2012 – 68,364 miles
  • 2011 – 60,039 miles
  • 2010 – 51,387 miles
  • 2009 – 42,632 miles
  • 2008 – 31,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,511 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,511 miles (+23,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,511 miles
    Test number
    886363075396
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass151,965 miles (+6,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,965 miles
    Test number
    292719437222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass145,005 miles (+6,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,005 miles
    Test number
    504348715946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,460 miles (+6,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,460 miles
    Test number
    426247700019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front backing plate loose

  5. Pass132,089 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    755436842585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,565 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,565 miles
    Test number
    187043042328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,155 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    701205505919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,112 miles (+8,659)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    833086292335
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,453 miles
    Test number
    274935539333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm and side wall cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,453 miles (+9,702)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,453 miles
    Test number
    740760033318
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm and side wall cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,751 miles (+6,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,751 miles
    Test number
    216245557128
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres worn in center of tred close to wear limits ok point of test

  12. Pass97,309 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,309 miles
    Test number
    224507060561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,029 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    117761034345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,677 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    797347554340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,214 miles (+11,850)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    378980943306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,364 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    668943652393
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteUnable to see condition of brake pipes underneath vehicle

  17. Fail68,364 miles (+8,325)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    858023552356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteUnable to see condition of brake pipes underneath vehicle

  18. Pass60,039 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    346512721306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,387 miles (+8,755)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    443075510337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s front tyre slightly damaged

  20. Pass42,632 miles (+11,110)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    872163829309
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,522 miles
    Test number
    453461518423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PAT

Does LS55 PAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 PAT is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PAT?
The MOT on LS55 PAT is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 PAT done?
LS55 PAT was recorded at 175,511 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 8,407 miles a year.
Has LS55 PAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PAT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 PAT 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 PAT find?
LS55 PAT passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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