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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.

LS55 VZZ 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass80,802 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    522332831283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass79,382 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    611031050513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. Pass74,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    942246083961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass73,175 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    746815474406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. Pass53,600 miles (+6,622)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    876061912356
    • NotePad warning light on
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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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