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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 VLXMOT history

LS55 VLX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

LS55 VLX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
106,087 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VLX was last recorded at 106,087 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 4,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,288 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,799 miles
Average per year
5,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,087 miles
  • 2021 – 101,288 miles
  • 2019 – 96,858 miles
  • 2017 – 92,148 miles
  • 2016 – 87,206 miles
  • 2015 – 83,016 miles
  • 2014 – 72,589 miles
  • 2013 – 65,146 miles
  • 2012 – 54,003 miles
  • 2010 – 35,472 miles
  • 2009 – 29,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,087 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Ball joint has slight play both sides tierod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,087 miles (+4,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,087 miles
    Test number
    686860618524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,288 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,288 miles
    Test number
    596581383372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,858 miles (+4,710)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,858 miles
    Test number
    315565284171
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass92,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,148 miles
    Test number
    443085044992
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  5. Fail92,148 miles (+4,942)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,148 miles
    Test number
    468870300530
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  6. Pass87,206 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    433707921699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass83,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    445524761206
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play both sides tierod (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Fail83,016 miles (+10,427)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    253872771336
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play both sides tierod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade smear

  9. Pass72,589 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,589 miles
    Test number
    277662174433
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail72,589 miles (+7,443)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,589 miles
    Test number
    706662674156
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass65,146 miles (+11,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    965555403183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    608070792009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,003 miles (+18,531)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    246230092020
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass35,472 miles (+6,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,472 miles
    Test number
    423258170028
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres and wheels have cuts to sidewalls and rim damage

  15. Pass29,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,279 miles
    Test number
    140326149026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VLX

Does LS55 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VLX expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VLX?
The MOT on LS55 VLX expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VLX done?
LS55 VLX was recorded at 106,087 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
Has LS55 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VLX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LS55 VLX 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 VLX find?
LS55 VLX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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