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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LS55 SVOMOT history

LS55 SVO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LS55 SVO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,328 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SVO was last recorded at 93,328 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,800 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,328 miles
  • 2025 – 91,800 miles
  • 2024 – 89,948 miles
  • 2023 – 88,234 miles
  • 2022 – 86,545 miles
  • 2021 – 84,225 miles
  • 2020 – 79,286 miles
  • 2019 – 68,840 miles
  • 2018 – 60,080 miles
  • 2017 – 58,787 miles
  • 2016 – 57,212 miles
  • 2015 – 55,605 miles
  • 2014 – 47,554 miles
  • 2013 – 38,787 miles
  • 2012 – 31,484 miles
  • 2011 – 23,323 miles
  • 2009 – 17,852 miles
  • 2008 – 14,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,328 miles
    Test number
    830298699323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail93,328 miles (+1,528)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,328 miles
    Test number
    193856730381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass91,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,800 miles
    Test number
    966140921945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,800 miles (+1,852)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,800 miles
    Test number
    897201344239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass89,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    461147501265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail89,948 miles (+1,714)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    848841659283
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,234 miles (+1,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,234 miles
    Test number
    799753992901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,545 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    210436182104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail86,538 miles (+2,313)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    312429963340
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass84,225 miles (+4,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    400114729602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,286 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    159921692378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,840 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    998237154781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail68,837 miles (+8,757)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,837 miles
    Test number
    888481333244
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass60,080 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    666749980175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,787 miles
    Test number
    437381084895
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail58,787 miles (+1,575)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,787 miles
    Test number
    706228324024
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split 255/35/18 94 y Continental (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass57,212 miles (+1,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,212 miles
    Test number
    757057172285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  18. Pass55,605 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    977312625149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,554 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    217650904176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,787 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,787 miles
    Test number
    548637283062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,484 miles
    Test number
    277027512429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,481 miles (+8,158)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,481 miles
    Test number
    459737912186
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  23. Pass23,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    218457511486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,321 miles (+5,469)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,321 miles
    Test number
    899637911159
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass17,852 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,852 miles
    Test number
    780499009310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,640 miles
    Test number
    432359228400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SVO

Does LS55 SVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SVO is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SVO?
The MOT on LS55 SVO is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SVO done?
LS55 SVO was recorded at 93,328 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has LS55 SVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SVO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 SVO 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 SVO find?
LS55 SVO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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