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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LS55 XAYMOT history

LS55 XAY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LS55 XAY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
101,981 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 XAY was last recorded at 101,981 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,351 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,630 miles
Average per year
3,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,981 miles
  • 2025 – 99,351 miles
  • 2024 – 97,190 miles
  • 2023 – 94,842 miles
  • 2022 – 92,553 miles
  • 2021 – 90,625 miles
  • 2020 – 87,912 miles
  • 2019 – 85,943 miles
  • 2018 – 83,897 miles
  • 2017 – 81,421 miles
  • 2016 – 78,259 miles
  • 2015 – 75,589 miles
  • 2014 – 71,595 miles
  • 2013 – 65,302 miles
  • 2012 – 58,763 miles
  • 2011 – 51,783 miles
  • 2010 – 44,067 miles
  • 2009 – 37,464 miles
  • 2008 – 31,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,981 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake retaining clip missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,981 miles (+2,630)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    218508610078
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    279389010241
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,351 miles (+2,161)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    761437661515
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing

  4. Pass97,190 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    753619161755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake retaining clip missing

  5. Fail97,188 miles (+2,346)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,188 miles
    Test number
    127132057842
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake retaining clip missing

  6. Pass94,842 miles (+2,289)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    472717394514
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake retaining clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,553 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    567663377543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing

  8. Fail92,550 miles (+1,925)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,550 miles
    Test number
    119865630126
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,625 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,625 miles
    Test number
    216016821740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,623 miles (+2,711)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,623 miles
    Test number
    453602444448
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    261365006450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,911 miles (+1,968)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    100579249674
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass85,943 miles (+2,046)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,943 miles
    Test number
    668577874763
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass83,897 miles (+2,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    574475737977
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass81,421 miles (+3,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,421 miles
    Test number
    329828657363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,259 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    198727824884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,589 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    673484871651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel

  18. Fail75,589 miles (+3,994)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    374495939124
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel

  19. Pass71,595 miles (+6,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    485339824361
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteNearside front spot light inecure

  20. Pass65,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,302 miles
    Test number
    366914043327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,302 miles (+6,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,302 miles
    Test number
    289264743353
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass58,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,763 miles
    Test number
    496122942443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail58,762 miles (+3,658)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    608082042385
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass55,104 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    626361862110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,783 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,783 miles
    Test number
    435108641387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,067 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    662562740309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,464 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    722048839302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    423283148351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,096 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    701463748309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS55 XAY

Does LS55 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XAY expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XAY?
The MOT on LS55 XAY expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XAY done?
LS55 XAY was recorded at 101,981 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
Has LS55 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XAY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 XAY 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 XAY find?
LS55 XAY failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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