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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS55 VPAMOT history

LS55 VPA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LS55 VPA 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,630 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VPA was last recorded at 151,630 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,613 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,630 miles
  • 2025 – 147,389 miles
  • 2024 – 143,387 miles
  • 2023 – 136,773 miles
  • 2022 – 126,725 miles
  • 2021 – 116,515 miles
  • 2020 – 116,500 miles
  • 2019 – 100,838 miles
  • 2018 – 87,100 miles
  • 2017 – 81,110 miles
  • 2016 – 75,507 miles
  • 2015 – 66,169 miles
  • 2014 – 62,502 miles
  • 2013 – 57,438 miles
  • 2012 – 53,361 miles
  • 2011 – 49,444 miles
  • 2010 – 45,385 miles
  • 2009 – 40,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,630 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,630 miles (+17)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,630 miles
    Test number
    409069502649
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,613 miles (+4,224)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,613 miles
    Test number
    721288164720
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Intensity reduced (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,389 miles
    Test number
    326035132957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,382 miles (+3,995)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,382 miles
    Test number
    577779964548
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,387 miles (+6,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,387 miles
    Test number
    157288562211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,773 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,773 miles
    Test number
    310403687387
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail136,605 miles (+9,880)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,605 miles
    Test number
    341528383924
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,725 miles (+10,210)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,725 miles
    Test number
    422310571603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass116,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,515 miles
    Test number
    261947136878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail116,515 miles (+15)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,515 miles
    Test number
    540915171690
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail116,500 miles (+15,662)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,500 miles
    Test number
    942200540604
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass100,838 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    589377971967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,795 miles (+13,695)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,795 miles
    Test number
    890609433697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm, inner smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass87,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    259214966848
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail87,100 miles (+5,990)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    465436272267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass81,110 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,110 miles
    Test number
    117941848621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,090 miles (+5,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    942174809105
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass75,507 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    628938391177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    675791145119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,169 miles (+3,667)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    897141245140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass62,502 miles (+5,064)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,502 miles
    Test number
    295304574438
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExpansion bottle leaking

  22. Pass57,438 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    359673773017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    299015172011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail53,361 miles (+3,917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    418195072043
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass49,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    929298161029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,444 miles (+4,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    568188761095
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass45,385 miles (+4,466)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,385 miles
    Test number
    500463660004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise a full brake check
    • NoteDash warning light on

  28. Pass40,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    861792469095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,908 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    453112369080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 VPA

Does LS55 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VPA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VPA?
The MOT on LS55 VPA is valid until 10 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 VPA done?
LS55 VPA was recorded at 151,630 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,505 miles a year.
Has LS55 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VPA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VPA 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 VPA find?
LS55 VPA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front brake hose slightly chafed.

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