BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 SVZMOT history

LS55 SVZ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2026.

LS55 SVZ silver 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 2 May 2027
Mileage
77,932 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,670 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS55 SVZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
3 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SVZ was last recorded at 77,932 miles on 3 May 2026, 724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,208 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
724 miles
Average per year
3,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,932 miles
  • 2025 – 77,208 miles
  • 2023 – 73,487 miles
  • 2022 – 65,923 miles
  • 2021 – 63,137 miles
  • 2020 – 61,643 miles
  • 2019 – 59,467 miles
  • 2018 – 57,318 miles
  • 2017 – 54,816 miles
  • 2016 – 49,831 miles
  • 2015 – 47,098 miles
  • 2014 – 42,800 miles
  • 2013 – 39,008 miles
  • 2012 – 31,682 miles
  • 2011 – 24,588 miles
  • 2010 – 20,320 miles
  • 2009 – 18,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,932 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,932 miles (+724)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    312938233763
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass77,208 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,208 miles
    Test number
    267583168846
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail77,202 miles (+3,715)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    302244905429
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass73,487 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    580606292509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,923 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,923 miles
    Test number
    730543275264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,137 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    531080804731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass61,643 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    914012831898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,467 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    178518460976
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass57,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    289020602690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,318 miles (+2,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    374249942277
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass54,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    807503722578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,816 miles (+2,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    234243384193
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  13. Pass52,561 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    399707867215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,831 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    966986521569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,098 miles (+4,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    308502155058
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass42,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,800 miles
    Test number
    557010964018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,800 miles (+3,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,800 miles
    Test number
    708780664004
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Fail39,008 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    306208063013
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  19. Pass39,008 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    367028963017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,682 miles (+7,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    886113972092
    • NoteNsf/osf tyres worn inner edge
  21. Pass24,588 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,588 miles
    Test number
    228256261080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,320 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,320 miles
    Test number
    820311080027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,830 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,830 miles
    Test number
    803535059390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,391 miles
    Test number
    423269409089
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
  25. Fail14,391 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,391 miles
    Test number
    462349309084
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about LS55 SVZ

Does LS55 SVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SVZ is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SVZ?
The MOT on LS55 SVZ is valid until 2 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 SVZ done?
LS55 SVZ was recorded at 77,932 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2026, an average of 3,670 miles a year.
Has LS55 SVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SVZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 SVZ 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 SVZ find?
LS55 SVZ passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Browse all LS55S 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.