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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 VMOMOT history

LS55 VMO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LS55 VMO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,911 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VMO
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
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VMO was last recorded at 136,911 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,994 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,917 miles
Average per year
5,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,911 miles
  • 2025 – 134,994 miles
  • 2024 – 133,030 miles
  • 2022 – 129,774 miles
  • 2021 – 121,157 miles
  • 2020 – 114,556 miles
  • 2019 – 108,768 miles
  • 2017 – 99,127 miles
  • 2016 – 85,193 miles
  • 2015 – 79,290 miles
  • 2014 – 66,135 miles
  • 2013 – 60,829 miles
  • 2012 – 56,709 miles
  • 2011 – 47,903 miles
  • 2010 – 45,646 miles
  • 2009 – 37,691 miles
  • 2008 – 37,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,911 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Handbrake efficiency low offside and nearside may require adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,911 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,911 miles
    Test number
    290665259286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,994 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,994 miles
    Test number
    515940011970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,030 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,030 miles
    Test number
    876026628157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,002 miles (+3,228)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,002 miles
    Test number
    167530914974
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,774 miles (+8,617)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,774 miles
    Test number
    567760043349
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all- wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,157 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    461126876346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,556 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    770001593767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,768 miles
    Test number
    732358524375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,768 miles (+9,641)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,768 miles
    Test number
    373379850713
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,127 miles (+13,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,127 miles
    Test number
    271266024228
    • 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)

  11. Pass85,193 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,193 miles
    Test number
    551535062538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,290 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,290 miles
    Test number
    986557458940
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low offside and nearside may require adjustment or repair

  13. Fail79,283 miles (+13,148)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    578496054448
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low offside and nearside may require adjustment or repair

  14. Pass66,135 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    276500964140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,126 miles (+5,297)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    359477254114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,829 miles (+4,120)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    279991063116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment

  17. Pass56,709 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    517730252114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    755738611124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail47,898 miles (+2,252)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,898 miles
    Test number
    309328311149
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,646 miles (+7,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,646 miles
    Test number
    754083160068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    854099309014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,691 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    414368758392
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about LS55 VMO

Does LS55 VMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VMO is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VMO?
The MOT on LS55 VMO is valid until 25 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 VMO done?
LS55 VMO was recorded at 136,911 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
Has LS55 VMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VMO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VMO 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 VMO find?
LS55 VMO passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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