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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LS55 TAUMOT history

LS55 TAU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

LS55 TAU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2023
Mileage
82,143 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TAU was last recorded at 82,143 miles on 30 May 2022, 6,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,636 miles · 22 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
6,507 miles
Average per year
5,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,143 miles
  • 2020 – 75,636 miles
  • 2019 – 68,630 miles
  • 2018 – 59,263 miles
  • 2017 – 57,899 miles
  • 2016 – 55,898 miles
  • 2015 – 51,615 miles
  • 2014 – 47,016 miles
  • 2013 – 42,938 miles
  • 2012 – 37,523 miles
  • 2011 – 32,327 miles
  • 2010 – 21,217 miles
  • 2008 – 10,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,143 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front tyre has slight damage/scuffing to inner sidewall and slight cut on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front underbody sill cover damaged and not fully secured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear tyres approx on 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,143 miles (+6,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    454591440237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass75,636 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    824458743513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage/scuffing to inner sidewall and slight cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front underbody sill cover damaged and not fully secured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres approx on 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak - engine bay on underside

  3. Fail75,555 miles (+6,925)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    907195045013
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached upper drop link ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage/scuffing to inner sidewall and slight cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front underbody sill cover damaged and not fully secured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres approx on 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak - engine bay on underside

  4. Pass68,630 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    255821711787
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail68,629 miles (+9,366)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    110127450780
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass59,263 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    149375782813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,107 miles (+1,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    819141349279
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers damp
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryPlay in front suspension arm lower bushes

  8. Pass57,899 miles (+2,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    691327239699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass55,898 miles (+4,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    186628192375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass51,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    586119195090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail51,615 miles (+4,599)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    668628195061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass47,016 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,016 miles
    Test number
    245234304401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail47,016 miles (+4,078)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,016 miles
    Test number
    268434904150
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass42,938 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,938 miles
    Test number
    786051203112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    325981802176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail37,523 miles (+5,196)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    666756092047
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,327 miles (+11,110)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    576464191081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs worn low

  18. Pass21,217 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,217 miles
    Test number
    904609460020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,049 miles (+10,443)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    734407040012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,606 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,606 miles
    Test number
    702476048323
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS55 TAU

Does LS55 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 TAU expired on 29 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TAU?
The MOT on LS55 TAU expired on 29 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 TAU done?
LS55 TAU was recorded at 82,143 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 5,313 miles a year.
Has LS55 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TAU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 TAU 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 TAU find?
LS55 TAU passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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