BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS55 TCYMOT history
LS55 TCY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 129,238 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 TCY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 TCY was last recorded at 129,238 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,672 miles · 5 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 566 miles
- Average per year
- 6,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,238 miles
- 2024 – 128,672 miles
- 2023 – 127,038 miles
- 2022 – 124,665 miles
- 2021 – 121,298 miles
- 2020 – 116,541 miles
- 2019 – 107,741 miles
- 2018 – 101,049 miles
- 2017 – 93,230 miles
- 2016 – 84,205 miles
- 2014 – 71,507 miles
- 2013 – 62,196 miles
- 2012 – 50,744 miles
- 2011 – 41,262 miles
- 2010 – 31,425 miles
- 2009 – 28,382 miles
- 2008 – 21,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,238 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,238 miles (+566)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 129,238 miles
- Test number
- 606732565628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,672 miles (+1,634)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,672 miles
- Test number
- 999888888591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,038 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,038 miles
- Test number
- 621877699115
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,038 miles (+2,373)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,038 miles
- Test number
- 403146601582
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,665 miles (+3,367)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 124,665 miles
- Test number
- 514332142261
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill trims fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass121,298 miles (+4,757)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 121,298 miles
- Test number
- 505989965501
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener
- AdvisoryOuter Sill Trims fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass116,541 miles (+8,800)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 116,541 miles
- Test number
- 288361503024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,741 miles (+6,692)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 107,741 miles
- Test number
- 293622290960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,049 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 101,049 miles
- Test number
- 417126939992
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail101,046 miles (+7,816)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,046 miles
- Test number
- 383683279775
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,230 miles (+9,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 93,230 miles
- Test number
- 777571349411
- 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)
Pass84,205 miles (+12,698)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 84,205 miles
- Test number
- 717474869737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,507 miles (+9,311)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 71,507 miles
- Test number
- 188128324289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass62,196 miles (+73)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,196 miles
- Test number
- 969320443217
- NoteEML light indicating a fault
Fail62,123 miles (+11,379)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,123 miles
- Test number
- 808334533241
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteEML light indicating a fault
Pass50,744 miles (+9,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 50,744 miles
- Test number
- 956569312248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass41,262 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,262 miles
- Test number
- 395098621256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,210 miles (+9,785)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,210 miles
- Test number
- 397734521494
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass31,425 miles (+3,043)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 31,425 miles
- Test number
- 581435330219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 28,382 miles
- Test number
- 661750859348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,382 miles (+7,253)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,382 miles
- Test number
- 890920959300
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass21,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 21,129 miles
- Test number
- 980737258326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 TCY
- Does LS55 TCY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 TCY expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 TCY?
- The MOT on LS55 TCY expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 TCY done?
- LS55 TCY was recorded at 129,238 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 6,690 miles a year.
- Has LS55 TCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 TCY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS55 TCY 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 TCY find?
- LS55 TCY passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 2 more.
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