BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LS55 TMZMOT history
LS55 TMZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 181,192 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 181,192 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 TMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 TMZ was last recorded at 181,192 miles on 17 Dec 2022, 4,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 176,291 miles · 15 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,901 miles
- Average per year
- 10,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 181,192 miles
- 2021 – 176,291 miles
- 2020 – 171,893 miles
- 2017 – 159,343 miles
- 2016 – 154,410 miles
- 2015 – 137,326 miles
- 2013 – 119,342 miles
- 2012 – 86,990 miles
- 2011 – 68,437 miles
- 2010 – 49,488 miles
- 2009 – 29,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,192 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,192 miles (+4,901)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 181,192 miles
- Test number
- 582003746144
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,291 miles (+4,398)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 176,291 miles
- Test number
- 223318148569
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lmap smashed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,893 miles (+32)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 171,893 miles
- Test number
- 142067806316
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes worn and have slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Fail171,861 miles (+12,518)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,861 miles
- Test number
- 515407435790
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass159,343 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 159,343 miles
- Test number
- 367633631996
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail159,343 miles (+4,933)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,343 miles
- Test number
- 699756334129
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass154,410 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 154,410 miles
- Test number
- 476521668054
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on inner wall
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on drivers door mirror cracked
Fail154,410 miles (+17,084)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,410 miles
- Test number
- 562604991491
- FailureFront Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on inner wall
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on drivers door mirror cracked
Pass137,326 miles (+17,984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 137,326 miles
- Test number
- 295533415009
- 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)
Pass119,342 miles (+32,352)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 119,342 miles
- Test number
- 486234963478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,990 miles (+4,557)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 86,990 miles
- Test number
- 425616562487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,433 miles (+13,996)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 82,433 miles
- Test number
- 128815632480
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,437 miles (+18,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 68,437 miles
- Test number
- 785744551088
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass49,488 miles (+20,395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 49,488 miles
- Test number
- 962517560069
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 29,093 miles
- Test number
- 151000349092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 TMZ
- Does LS55 TMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 TMZ expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 TMZ?
- The MOT on LS55 TMZ expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 TMZ done?
- LS55 TMZ was recorded at 181,192 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2022, an average of 10,981 miles a year.
- Has LS55 TMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 TMZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS55 TMZ 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 TMZ find?
- LS55 TMZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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