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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 TJVMOT history

LS55 TJV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 263,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

LS55 TJV blue 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 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
263,102 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TJV was last recorded at 263,102 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 11,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,040 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,062 miles
Average per year
15,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 263,102 miles
  • 2023 – 252,040 miles
  • 2021 – 225,996 miles
  • 2020 – 213,851 miles
  • 2019 – 199,560 miles
  • 2018 – 185,362 miles
  • 2017 – 170,684 miles
  • 2016 – 155,241 miles
  • 2015 – 135,498 miles
  • 2014 – 115,968 miles
  • 2012 – 90,926 miles
  • 2011 – 69,550 miles
  • 2010 – 52,863 miles
  • 2009 – 43,584 miles
  • 2008 – 30,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,102 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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,102 miles (+11,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    263,102 miles
    Test number
    774809976757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass252,040 miles (+26,044)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    252,040 miles
    Test number
    651243244098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass225,996 miles (+12,145)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    225,996 miles
    Test number
    380563288072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass213,851 miles (+3,133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    213,851 miles
    Test number
    558343162209
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass210,718 miles (+11,158)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    210,718 miles
    Test number
    846633797335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft rear doughnut deteriorated

  6. Pass199,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    199,560 miles
    Test number
    376662694272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail199,560 miles (+14,198)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,560 miles
    Test number
    646931600067
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass185,362 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    185,362 miles
    Test number
    763187448848
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Fail185,352 miles (+14,668)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,352 miles
    Test number
    177416282941
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  10. Pass170,684 miles (+26)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    170,684 miles
    Test number
    934805136676
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  11. Fail170,658 miles (+15,417)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,658 miles
    Test number
    766648277014
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Pass155,241 miles (+19,743)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    155,241 miles
    Test number
    596348183832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,498 miles (+19,530)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,498 miles
    Test number
    145749815464
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipe corroded
    • NoteSigns of fuel leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass115,968 miles (+25,042)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,968 miles
    Test number
    448401424092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteSmall stone chips to windscreen
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass90,926 miles (+21,376)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    316593402322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass69,550 miles (+16,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,550 miles
    Test number
    395117971429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,863 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,863 miles
    Test number
    414977750275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,584 miles (+12,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,584 miles
    Test number
    551578929320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,896 miles
    Test number
    601377338385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,896 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,896 miles
    Test number
    253067838330
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about LS55 TJV

Does LS55 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 TJV expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TJV?
The MOT on LS55 TJV expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 TJV done?
LS55 TJV was recorded at 263,102 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 15,356 miles a year.
Has LS55 TJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TJV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 TJV 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 TJV find?
LS55 TJV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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