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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LS55 SVNMOT history

LS55 SVN is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LS55 SVN 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,144 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SVN was last recorded at 68,144 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,059 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
3,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,144 miles
  • 2025 – 67,059 miles
  • 2024 – 65,911 miles
  • 2023 – 64,304 miles
  • 2022 – 62,845 miles
  • 2021 – 61,143 miles
  • 2019 – 55,717 miles
  • 2018 – 51,263 miles
  • 2017 – 47,890 miles
  • 2015 – 42,010 miles
  • 2014 – 35,302 miles
  • 2013 – 32,215 miles
  • 2012 – 29,207 miles
  • 2011 – 26,914 miles
  • 2010 – 23,497 miles
  • 2009 – 14,944 miles
  • 2008 – 9,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,144 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,144 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    705288618874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,059 miles (+1,148)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    372510646446
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,911 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    936857334567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,304 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    121992447557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,303 miles (+1,458)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,303 miles
    Test number
    513759362517
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass62,845 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    553672923745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,844 miles (+1,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,844 miles
    Test number
    244010144194
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass61,143 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    855715819377
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just made test limits

  9. Fail61,143 miles (+5,426)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    487720560535
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just made test limits

  10. Pass55,717 miles (+4,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    901591058075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass51,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    829587417795
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail51,259 miles (+3,369)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    475184320576
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass47,890 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    534440180508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,010 miles
    Test number
    519086092259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,010 miles (+6,708)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,010 miles
    Test number
    387890361465
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass35,302 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,302 miles
    Test number
    285712164297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,215 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    507877553216
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads wearing low

  18. Pass32,215 miles (+3,008)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    748107053247
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass29,207 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,207 miles
    Test number
    596008072203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,914 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,914 miles
    Test number
    646595581243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,888 miles (+3,391)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,888 miles
    Test number
    436281981275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,497 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,497 miles
    Test number
    261892680295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,944 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,944 miles
    Test number
    333871419399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    9,971 miles
    Test number
    852480828377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SVN

Does LS55 SVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SVN is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SVN?
The MOT on LS55 SVN is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SVN done?
LS55 SVN was recorded at 68,144 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,300 miles a year.
Has LS55 SVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SVN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 SVN 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 SVN find?
LS55 SVN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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