
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass118,239 miles (+18,067)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 118,239 miles
- Test number
- 867291614264
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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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