BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LS55 VZZMOT history
LS55 VZZ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 81,779 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 VZZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 VZZ was last recorded at 81,779 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,056 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 723 miles
- Average per year
- 3,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,779 miles
- 2025 – 81,056 miles
- 2024 – 80,802 miles
- 2022 – 79,382 miles
- 2021 – 77,462 miles
- 2019 – 74,917 miles
- 2018 – 73,175 miles
- 2014 – 70,437 miles
- 2013 – 62,391 miles
- 2012 – 53,600 miles
- 2011 – 46,978 miles
- 2010 – 40,387 miles
- 2009 – 32,930 miles
- 2008 – 25,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,779 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
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.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,779 miles (+723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 81,779 miles
- Test number
- 391403435925
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass81,056 miles (+254)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 81,056 miles
- Test number
- 558135952757
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,802 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 80,802 miles
- Test number
- 522332831283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,800 miles (+1,418)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,800 miles
- Test number
- 983389090856
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,382 miles (+1,920)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,382 miles
- Test number
- 611031050513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,462 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 77,462 miles
- Test number
- 522035727032
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,462 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,462 miles
- Test number
- 473714631389
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass74,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,917 miles
- Test number
- 942246083961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,917 miles (+1,742)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,917 miles
- Test number
- 541609510470
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,175 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,175 miles
- Test number
- 746815474406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,437 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,437 miles
- Test number
- 495947404363
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteEngine management light is on
- NoteExhaust support to gearbox is corroded/broken
Fail70,437 miles (+8,046)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,437 miles
- Test number
- 897537304336
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteEngine management light is on
- NoteExhaust support to gearbox is corroded/broken
Pass62,391 miles (+8,791)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,391 miles
- Test number
- 216382613325
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,600 miles (+6,622)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,600 miles
- Test number
- 876061912356
- NotePad warning light on
Pass46,978 miles (+6,591)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,978 miles
- Test number
- 275978701390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,387 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,387 miles
- Test number
- 132444810344
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail40,387 miles (+7,457)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,387 miles
- Test number
- 372154110343
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,930 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 32,930 miles
- Test number
- 113366819307
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail32,930 miles (+7,210)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,930 miles
- Test number
- 104144219369
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 25,720 miles
- Test number
- 474536838307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 VZZ
- Does LS55 VZZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VZZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 VZZ?
- The MOT on LS55 VZZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 VZZ done?
- LS55 VZZ was recorded at 81,779 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
- Has LS55 VZZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 VZZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS55 VZZ 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 VZZ find?
- LS55 VZZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.
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