BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LS55 PBVMOT history

LS55 PBV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.

LS55 PBV black 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 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
174,579 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,762 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS55 PBV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PBV
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
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PBV was last recorded at 174,579 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 5,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,525 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,054 miles
Average per year
9,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,579 miles
  • 2024 – 169,525 miles
  • 2023 – 150,133 miles
  • 2022 – 148,328 miles
  • 2021 – 135,050 miles
  • 2019 – 116,245 miles
  • 2018 – 104,273 miles
  • 2017 – 86,241 miles
  • 2016 – 83,791 miles
  • 2015 – 78,779 miles
  • 2014 – 72,495 miles
  • 2013 – 64,229 miles
  • 2012 – 58,529 miles
  • 2011 – 46,705 miles
  • 2010 – 36,994 miles
  • 2009 – 27,896 miles
  • 2008 – 17,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,579 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryHand brake could be better at O/S.
  • AdvisoryN/S strut top mount beginning to get stiff.

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,579 miles (+5,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,579 miles
    Test number
    379084208199
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake could be better at O/S.
    • AdvisoryN/S strut top mount beginning to get stiff.

  2. Pass169,525 miles (+1,485)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,525 miles
    Test number
    341301155243
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail168,040 miles (+17,907)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,040 miles
    Test number
    353690494438
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,133 miles (+125)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,133 miles
    Test number
    271022267146
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  5. Fail150,008 miles (+1,680)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,008 miles
    Test number
    640546859700
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass148,328 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,328 miles
    Test number
    140092389145
    • 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))

  7. Fail148,316 miles (+139)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,316 miles
    Test number
    698645218128
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail148,177 miles (+13,127)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,177 miles
    Test number
    567154195083
    • DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,050 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,050 miles
    Test number
    995196466580
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail135,050 miles (+18,805)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,050 miles
    Test number
    986373420970
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  11. Pass116,245 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    241302741679
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail116,245 miles (+11,972)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    217884873332
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,273 miles (+250)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,273 miles
    Test number
    474817974739
    • MinorOffside Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail104,023 miles (+17,782)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,023 miles
    Test number
    328342045409
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass86,241 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,241 miles
    Test number
    805469648882
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt heavily cracked/drives P.A.S pump
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have some uneven application 28%
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPark brake has some imbalance/on 30% max,strong advise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail86,236 miles (+2,445)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,236 miles
    Test number
    530955359475
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill area marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost mounting bush(s) nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak heavy
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass83,791 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    186991857343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    317469818489
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail78,777 miles (+6,282)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    230313308278
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass72,495 miles (+8,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    389870984484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass64,229 miles (+5,700)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    485207473291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCant see bottom of rear coil springs.

  22. Pass58,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    559915742391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,529 miles (+11,824)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    865495942365
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass46,705 miles (+9,711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    986078521321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,994 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,994 miles
    Test number
    340450130374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,896 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    331725539305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass27,896 miles (+10,879)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    473705839398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,017 miles4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,017 miles
    Test number
    443990848436
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear number plate lamp lenses missing

  29. Pass17,017 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,017 miles
    Test number
    561750648330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear number plate lamp lenses missing

Questions about LS55 PBV

Does LS55 PBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PBV expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PBV?
The MOT on LS55 PBV expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PBV done?
LS55 PBV was recorded at 174,579 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 9,762 miles a year.
Has LS55 PBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PBV has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 PBV 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 PBV find?
LS55 PBV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; hand brake could be better at o/s.; n/s strut top mount beginning to get stiff..

Related registrations

Browse all LS55P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.