BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LS55 VULMOT history
LS55 VUL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 164,040 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 VUL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 VUL was last recorded at 164,040 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 9,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 154,811 miles · 8 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,229 miles
- Average per year
- 8,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 164,040 miles
- 2023 – 154,811 miles
- 2022 – 145,387 miles
- 2021 – 137,886 miles
- 2020 – 127,932 miles
- 2019 – 119,268 miles
- 2018 – 106,209 miles
- 2017 – 93,237 miles
- 2016 – 78,748 miles
- 2015 – 72,940 miles
- 2014 – 63,047 miles
- 2013 – 53,689 miles
- 2012 – 44,671 miles
- 2011 – 42,050 miles
- 2010 – 38,562 miles
- 2009 – 35,315 miles
- 2008 – 30,578 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,040 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
EML on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,040 miles (+9,229)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 164,040 miles
- Test number
- 822587985734
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass154,811 miles (+9,424)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 154,811 miles
- Test number
- 258693099656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,387 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 145,387 miles
- Test number
- 692213817166
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail145,387 miles (+7,501)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,387 miles
- Test number
- 268124567975
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass137,886 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 137,886 miles
- Test number
- 450043019855
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail137,871 miles (+9,939)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,871 miles
- Test number
- 147250302138
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges & low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,932 miles (+8,664)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,932 miles
- Test number
- 114860733919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,268 miles (+13,059)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 119,268 miles
- Test number
- 136153715558
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,209 miles (+12,972)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 106,209 miles
- Test number
- 727497003522
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,237 miles (+14,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 93,237 miles
- Test number
- 588651197233
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked not in driver view (8.3.1d)
Pass78,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 78,748 miles
- Test number
- 888867784958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,748 miles (+5,808)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,748 miles
- Test number
- 624093655697
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,940 miles (+9,893)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 72,940 miles
- Test number
- 649596795048
- AdvisoryCentre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,047 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 63,047 miles
- Test number
- 425417134405
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,047 miles (+9,358)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,047 miles
- Test number
- 618757634300
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,689 miles (+9,018)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 53,689 miles
- Test number
- 597173233352
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail44,671 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,671 miles
- Test number
- 488273952435
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass44,671 miles (+2,621)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 44,671 miles
- Test number
- 576133552375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,050 miles (+3,488)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 42,050 miles
- Test number
- 848293131382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,562 miles (+3,247)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 38,562 miles
- Test number
- 360094540366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 35,315 miles
- Test number
- 192914339322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,315 miles (+4,737)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,315 miles
- Test number
- 913794639300
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteEngine oil level low !!!
- NoteRear brake disc's worn & corrode on edges !!!
- NoteRear brake pad linning approx 85-90% orn low !!!
Pass30,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 30,578 miles
- Test number
- 434883758417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 VUL
- Does LS55 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 VUL expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 VUL?
- The MOT on LS55 VUL expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 VUL done?
- LS55 VUL was recorded at 164,040 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 8,349 miles a year.
- Has LS55 VUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 VUL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS55 VUL 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 VUL find?
- LS55 VUL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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