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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LS55 TDVMOT history

LS55 TDV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LS55 TDV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,632 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TDV
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 valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TDV was last recorded at 58,632 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,583 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
2,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,632 miles
  • 2025 – 57,564 miles
  • 2024 – 56,693 miles
  • 2023 – 54,863 miles
  • 2022 – 51,349 miles
  • 2021 – 48,709 miles
  • 2020 – 47,491 miles
  • 2019 – 45,543 miles
  • 2018 – 40,000 miles
  • 2017 – 34,959 miles
  • 2016 – 27,701 miles
  • 2015 – 22,099 miles
  • 2014 – 20,874 miles
  • 2013 – 19,345 miles
  • 2012 – 18,518 miles
  • 2011 – 17,496 miles
  • 2010 – 16,135 miles
  • 2009 – 14,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,632 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,632 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    657718424857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,583 miles (+1,019)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,583 miles
    Test number
    645940171120
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront advise pads worn low

  3. Pass57,564 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    410291112054
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  4. Fail57,564 miles (+871)1 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    258233162295
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear park brake performance low
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  5. Pass56,693 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,693 miles
    Test number
    311530146257
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail56,693 miles (+1,830)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,693 miles
    Test number
    349996325538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,863 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    240981012511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,349 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    447640441734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,709 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    632103729535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,703 miles (+1,212)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    971093380871
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,491 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    463924030254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,543 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    839763680787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,000 miles
    Test number
    621460312830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,000 miles (+5,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,000 miles
    Test number
    448274907373
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  15. Pass34,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    783169852007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

  16. Fail34,959 miles (+7,258)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    432863026798
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

  17. Pass27,701 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,701 miles
    Test number
    497226688789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,099 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,099 miles
    Test number
    836881525192
    • NoteAdvise minor sidewall damage on nsf tyre
    • NoteAdvise slight play in front suspension bushes

  19. Fail22,099 miles (+1,225)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,099 miles
    Test number
    965620825195
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise minor sidewall damage on nsf tyre
    • NoteAdvise slight play in front suspension bushes

  20. Pass20,874 miles (+1,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,874 miles
    Test number
    695129264141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass19,345 miles (+827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,345 miles
    Test number
    238814653444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass18,518 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,518 miles
    Test number
    745259352138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,496 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,496 miles
    Test number
    797898551131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,135 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,135 miles
    Test number
    614031160169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,706 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,706 miles
    Test number
    263371469414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS55 TDV

Does LS55 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 TDV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TDV?
The MOT on LS55 TDV is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 TDV done?
LS55 TDV was recorded at 58,632 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,613 miles a year.
Has LS55 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TDV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 TDV 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 TDV find?
LS55 TDV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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