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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS55 XBDMOT history

LS55 XBD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2022.

LS55 XBD grey 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 5 Nov 2023
Mileage
163,289 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XBD
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
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XBD was last recorded at 163,289 miles on 29 Oct 2022, 11,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,362 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11,927 miles
Average per year
8,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,289 miles
  • 2021 – 151,362 miles
  • 2020 – 146,821 miles
  • 2019 – 141,138 miles
  • 2018 – 136,021 miles
  • 2017 – 134,071 miles
  • 2016 – 130,110 miles
  • 2015 – 124,275 miles
  • 2014 – 118,239 miles
  • 2013 – 100,172 miles
  • 2012 – 79,444 miles
  • 2011 – 70,905 miles
  • 2010 – 50,688 miles
  • 2008 – 39,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,289 miles (+11,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,289 miles
    Test number
    777977645807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass151,362 miles (+4,541)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,362 miles
    Test number
    589749437611
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass146,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    391769241844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail146,821 miles (+5,683)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    944303879870
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass141,138 miles (+5,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,138 miles
    Test number
    132763874100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass136,021 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,021 miles
    Test number
    338620504588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass134,071 miles (+3,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,071 miles
    Test number
    971188791102
    • AdvisoryNearside front an offside front suspension arms have play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass130,110 miles (+5,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    478243040578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass124,275 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,275 miles
    Test number
    349362285129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Pass118,239 miles (+18,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,239 miles
    Test number
    867291614264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    947396283159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Fail100,172 miles (+20,728)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    326105683198
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass79,444 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    278172872468
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteABS Wire rubbing against offside rear drive shaft
  14. Fail79,428 miles (+8,523)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    748096262103
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteABS Wire rubbing against offside rear drive shaft
    • NoteTraction control light staying on
  15. Pass70,905 miles (+20,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    939670421119
    • 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)
  16. Pass50,688 miles (+10,767)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,688 miles
    Test number
    184265110099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to off side front alloy wheel rim
  17. Pass39,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,921 miles
    Test number
    450961858392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XBD

Does LS55 XBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XBD expired on 5 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XBD?
The MOT on LS55 XBD expired on 5 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XBD done?
LS55 XBD was recorded at 163,289 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2022, an average of 8,896 miles a year.
Has LS55 XBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XBD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 XBD 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 XBD find?
LS55 XBD passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear.

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