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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LS55 VNTMOT history

LS55 VNT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS55 VNT blue 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,900 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VNT was last recorded at 91,900 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 6,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2010: 17,504 miles, lower than 26,079 miles on 24 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,953 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,947 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,900 miles
  • 2024 – 84,953 miles
  • 2023 – 76,912 miles
  • 2022 – 74,732 miles
  • 2021 – 68,036 miles
  • 2020 – 64,191 miles
  • 2019 – 59,291 miles
  • 2018 – 54,721 miles
  • 2017 – 46,428 miles
  • 2016 – 28,804 miles
  • 2015 – 24,568 miles
  • 2014 – 23,180 miles
  • 2013 – 20,069 miles
  • 2012 – 19,605 miles
  • 2011 – 18,850 miles
  • 2010 – 17,504 miles
  • 2009 – 26,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,900 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Gear box oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,900 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    309642948582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,953 miles (+8,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    202527164764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,912 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    624214108125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,732 miles (+6,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    179663167611
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted
  5. Pass68,036 miles (+3,845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,036 miles
    Test number
    115902284514
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass64,191 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,191 miles
    Test number
    725496537886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,291 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    916817988515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,721 miles
    Test number
    203684481693
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak
  9. Fail54,721 miles (+11)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,721 miles
    Test number
    417255358644
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak
  10. Fail54,710 miles (+8,282)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,710 miles
    Test number
    733983499368
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak From transmission.
  11. Pass46,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    663543332106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,428 miles (+17,624)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    757268967760
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass28,804 miles (+4,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    420320155617
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass24,568 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,568 miles
    Test number
    876631365119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,558 miles (+1,378)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,558 miles
    Test number
    358029555127
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear light leanse cracked
  16. Pass23,180 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,180 miles
    Test number
    628534264181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,069 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,069 miles
    Test number
    555839423174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,605 miles (+755)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    367823852172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass18,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    267257391088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail18,850 miles (+1,346)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    609367791033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass17,504 miles (-8,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,504 miles
    Test number
    190016720147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,079 miles
    Test number
    541614319107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VNT

Does LS55 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VNT is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VNT?
The MOT on LS55 VNT is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VNT done?
LS55 VNT was recorded at 91,900 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has LS55 VNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VNT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 VNT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VNT find?
LS55 VNT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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