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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS55 TFJMOT history

LS55 TFJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

LS55 TFJ black 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 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
124,875 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TFJ was last recorded at 124,875 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,562 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,875 miles
  • 2024 – 114,623 miles
  • 2022 – 108,009 miles
  • 2021 – 103,319 miles
  • 2020 – 95,341 miles
  • 2019 – 90,098 miles
  • 2018 – 86,050 miles
  • 2017 – 84,718 miles
  • 2016 – 78,901 miles
  • 2015 – 70,643 miles
  • 2014 – 63,251 miles
  • 2013 – 55,732 miles
  • 2012 – 49,619 miles
  • 2011 – 42,083 miles
  • 2010 – 33,513 miles
  • 2009 – 23,645 miles
  • 2008 – 18,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,875 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (nearside shock also has light misting of oil)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,875 miles (+313)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,875 miles
    Test number
    464864691714
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,562 miles (+9,939)3 dangerous16 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,562 miles
    Test number
    696735093374
    • DangerousNearside Rear Boot lid component likely to become detached hinge (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Boot lid component likely to become detached hinge (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken and not working pre2018
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative pre2012

  3. Pass114,623 miles (+145)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    634822057128
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (nearside shock also has light misting of oil) (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail114,478 miles (+6,469)5 major5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,478 miles
    Test number
    933836972941
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury strut (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury strut (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (nearside shock also has light misting of oil) (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass108,009 miles (+4,690)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,009 miles
    Test number
    268825759651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belts obstructed and have not been checked
    • AdvisoryVehicle too low for roller brake test

  6. Pass103,319 miles (+7,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    557550973545
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low

  7. Pass95,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    249931029609
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail95,341 miles (+5,243)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    176240850490
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass90,098 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,098 miles
    Test number
    605929403398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,050 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    207845483304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,718 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    528480542680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    498646321885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail78,901 miles (+8,258)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    816580671086
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,643 miles (+7,392)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,643 miles
    Test number
    916957975174
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass63,251 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    229405184104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,732 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    155546583109
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail55,732 miles (+6,113)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    799366983149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass49,619 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    736036382187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,083 miles
    Test number
    127612981173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail42,083 miles (+8,570)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,083 miles
    Test number
    205072781145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass33,513 miles (+9,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    180050380140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,645 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    352551789111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,335 miles
    Test number
    594552288114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 TFJ

Does LS55 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 TFJ expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TFJ?
The MOT on LS55 TFJ expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 TFJ done?
LS55 TFJ was recorded at 124,875 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has LS55 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TFJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 TFJ 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 TFJ find?
LS55 TFJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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