BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LS55 RBUMOT history
LS55 RBU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 152,137 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 RBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 RBU was last recorded at 152,137 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 7,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 144,943 miles · 23 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,194 miles
- Average per year
- 7,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 152,137 miles
- 2022 – 144,943 miles
- 2021 – 138,385 miles
- 2020 – 127,837 miles
- 2019 – 124,893 miles
- 2018 – 121,194 miles
- 2017 – 119,065 miles
- 2016 – 116,523 miles
- 2015 – 106,092 miles
- 2014 – 90,139 miles
- 2013 – 77,678 miles
- 2012 – 72,640 miles
- 2011 – 64,161 miles
- 2009 – 46,807 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,137 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,137 miles (+7,194)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 152,137 miles
- Test number
- 108958468300
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass144,943 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 144,943 miles
- Test number
- 920355538336
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,936 miles (+6,551)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,936 miles
- Test number
- 179092095099
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,385 miles (+10,548)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 138,385 miles
- Test number
- 960995176978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass127,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,837 miles
- Test number
- 988413918434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,837 miles (+2,944)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,837 miles
- Test number
- 858416086961
- Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass124,893 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 124,893 miles
- Test number
- 954393239753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,124 miles (+1,930)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 123,124 miles
- Test number
- 646351945292
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass121,194 miles (+2,129)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 121,194 miles
- Test number
- 371195634551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,065 miles (+2,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 119,065 miles
- Test number
- 189822783428
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass116,523 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 116,523 miles
- Test number
- 550207212486
- AdvisoryBoth Front brake discs are slightly worn
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail116,523 miles (+10,431)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,523 miles
- Test number
- 353364896225
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryBoth Front brake discs are slightly worn
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass106,092 miles (+15,953)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 106,092 miles
- Test number
- 659206815233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,139 miles (+12,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 90,139 miles
- Test number
- 248265294420
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,678 miles (+5,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 77,678 miles
- Test number
- 268595013223
- 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)
Pass72,640 miles (+8,479)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 72,640 miles
- Test number
- 745645182260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,161 miles (+11,665)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 64,161 miles
- Test number
- 606710351324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront brake disc's worn
- NoteFull length undertrays fitted
- NoteRear brake disc's worn
Pass52,496 miles (+5,689)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 52,496 miles
- Test number
- 295796901057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,807 miles (+6,374)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 46,807 miles
- Test number
- 411666359359
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass40,433 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 40,433 miles
- Test number
- 131672609485
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine undertray fitted
- NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
- NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside
Questions about LS55 RBU
- Does LS55 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 RBU expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 RBU?
- The MOT on LS55 RBU expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 RBU done?
- LS55 RBU was recorded at 152,137 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 7,483 miles a year.
- Has LS55 RBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 RBU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS55 RBU 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 RBU find?
- LS55 RBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 2 more.
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