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BMW 130

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LS55 SVTMOT history

LS55 SVT is a black petrol BMW 130 first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
172,531 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
130
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SVT was last recorded at 172,531 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,741 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,790 miles
Average per year
9,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,531 miles
  • 2025 – 169,741 miles
  • 2024 – 161,228 miles
  • 2023 – 155,391 miles
  • 2022 – 152,408 miles
  • 2021 – 143,444 miles
  • 2020 – 129,877 miles
  • 2019 – 117,786 miles
  • 2018 – 104,627 miles
  • 2017 – 93,710 miles
  • 2016 – 84,772 miles
  • 2015 – 72,476 miles
  • 2014 – 59,903 miles
  • 2013 – 50,957 miles
  • 2012 – 43,419 miles
  • 2011 – 38,918 miles
  • 2010 – 31,580 miles
  • 2009 – 14,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,531 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Upper and lower covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,531 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,531 miles
    Test number
    330822480550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,741 miles (+8,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,741 miles
    Test number
    162171975685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,228 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,228 miles
    Test number
    485080091498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,391 miles (+2,983)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,391 miles
    Test number
    173637190065
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE BROKEN BRACKETS
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING SLIGHTLY HEAVY WHEN TURNING WHEELS

  5. Pass152,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    828666177021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,408 miles (+8,964)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    362850044837
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,444 miles
    Test number
    252943244252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail143,444 miles (+13,567)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,444 miles
    Test number
    757582496256
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass129,877 miles (+12,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,877 miles
    Test number
    328867122393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,786 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    117,786 miles
    Test number
    315654817754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,784 miles (+13,157)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    446887387779
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass104,627 miles (+10,917)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,627 miles
    Test number
    512266001485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,710 miles (+8,938)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    802275737780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  14. Pass84,772 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    870326377935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAftermarket xenon bulbs fitted to headlamps
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  15. Fail84,771 miles (+12,295)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    588635872284
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAftermarket xenon bulbs fitted to headlamps
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  16. Pass72,476 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    178652175008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,903 miles (+8,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    988902564065
    • 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)

  18. Pass50,957 miles (+7,538)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    185774283438
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre has splits around treaded area
    • NoteOffside front tyre has splits around treaded area
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass43,419 miles (+4,501)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    459055872069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  20. Pass38,918 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    489558861017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,580 miles (+17,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,580 miles
    Test number
    191064360051
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass14,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,580 miles
    Test number
    140876029052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SVT

Does LS55 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SVT is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SVT?
The MOT on LS55 SVT is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SVT done?
LS55 SVT was recorded at 172,531 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,136 miles a year.
Has LS55 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SVT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 SVT 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 SVT find?
LS55 SVT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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