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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

LS55 VOBMOT history

LS55 VOB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LS55 VOB 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 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,693 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VOB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VOB was last recorded at 87,693 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,065 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,628 miles
Average per year
4,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,693 miles
  • 2025 – 85,065 miles
  • 2024 – 84,757 miles
  • 2023 – 84,468 miles
  • 2022 – 84,224 miles
  • 2021 – 82,246 miles
  • 2020 – 80,009 miles
  • 2019 – 73,320 miles
  • 2018 – 69,250 miles
  • 2017 – 63,402 miles
  • 2016 – 56,855 miles
  • 2015 – 50,612 miles
  • 2014 – 44,512 miles
  • 2013 – 36,496 miles
  • 2012 – 26,815 miles
  • 2011 – 18,276 miles
  • 2010 – 14,173 miles
  • 2009 – 12,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,693 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,693 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    130889573150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    991527131327
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail85,065 miles (+308)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    990030493153
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,757 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,757 miles
    Test number
    202225876710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,468 miles (+244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,468 miles
    Test number
    333063273792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,224 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    360078721079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,246 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    585391372975
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,009 miles (+6,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,009 miles
    Test number
    737734041570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  9. Pass73,320 miles (+4,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    195456776642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,250 miles (+5,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    101559712199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass63,402 miles (+6,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    747744032176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass56,855 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,855 miles
    Test number
    445217351385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail56,851 miles (+6,239)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    574213101853
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edge's (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass50,612 miles (+6,100)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    287206875049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass44,512 miles (+8,016)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,512 miles
    Test number
    906766974071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass36,496 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,496 miles
    Test number
    655407173079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail36,343 miles (+9,528)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,343 miles
    Test number
    726292873059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass26,815 miles (+8,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,815 miles
    Test number
    825083172020
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass18,276 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,276 miles
    Test number
    145344051049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,173 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,173 miles
    Test number
    270626350050
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  21. Pass14,173 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,173 miles
    Test number
    483606350009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,326 miles
    Test number
    783818239034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VOB

Does LS55 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VOB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VOB?
The MOT on LS55 VOB is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VOB done?
LS55 VOB was recorded at 87,693 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,277 miles a year.
Has LS55 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VOB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VOB 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 VOB find?
LS55 VOB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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