BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS55 XBFMOT history
LS55 XBF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 207,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 207,015 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 XBF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 XBF was last recorded at 207,015 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 26,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Jul 2011: 23,474 miles, lower than 150,799 miles on 28 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 180,927 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 26,088 miles
- Average per year
- 5,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,015 miles
- 2025 – 180,927 miles
- 2024 – 159,741 miles
- 2023 – 156,370 miles
- 2022 – 145,581 miles
- 2021 – 136,948 miles
- 2020 – 132,728 miles
- 2019 – 123,090 miles
- 2018 – 100,530 miles
- 2017 – 74,571 miles
- 2016 – 55,652 miles
- 2015 – 40,974 miles
- 2014 – 38,812 miles
- 2013 – 36,469 miles
- 2012 – 31,472 miles
- 2011 – 23,474 miles
- 2010 – 134,594 miles
- 2009 – 113,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,015 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 207,015 miles
- Test number
- 897535063774
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail207,015 miles (+26,088)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,015 miles
- Test number
- 754335010440
- DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,927 miles (+21,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 180,927 miles
- Test number
- 725752583633
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,741 miles (+3,371)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 159,741 miles
- Test number
- 204786758867
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted
Pass156,370 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 156,370 miles
- Test number
- 555916023961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,367 miles (+10,786)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,367 miles
- Test number
- 571867345372
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,581 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 145,581 miles
- Test number
- 750615783389
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail145,580 miles (+8,632)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,580 miles
- Test number
- 429461495282
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass136,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 136,948 miles
- Test number
- 577175139665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,948 miles (+4,220)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,948 miles
- Test number
- 122879832468
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre light on
Pass132,728 miles (+9,638)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 132,728 miles
- Test number
- 652693971660
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass123,090 miles (+80)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,090 miles
- Test number
- 573134320440
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake leaver has low reserve travel
Fail123,010 miles (+22,480)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,010 miles
- Test number
- 738573639821
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake leaver has low reserve travel
Pass100,530 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,530 miles
- Test number
- 931274843845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail100,530 miles (+25,959)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,530 miles
- Test number
- 563488462406
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,571 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 74,571 miles
- Test number
- 603442799132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,571 miles (+18,919)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,571 miles
- Test number
- 647749520941
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,652 miles (+384)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,652 miles
- Test number
- 960770172393
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItem removed from screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear wiper split bad
Fail55,268 miles (+14,294)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,268 miles
- Test number
- 590428176125
- FailureNearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 1061 (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItem removed from screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear wiper split bad
- AdvisoryOil was below min mark
Pass40,974 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 40,974 miles
- Test number
- 777231495027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,635 miles (+1,823)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 40,635 miles
- Test number
- 807043475044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,812 miles (+2,343)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 38,812 miles
- Test number
- 726592804131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,469 miles (+4,997)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 36,469 miles
- Test number
- 446588493072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,472 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,472 miles
- Test number
- 125701912158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,470 miles (+7,996)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,470 miles
- Test number
- 109389902115
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,474 miles (-127,325)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 23,474 miles
- Test number
- 229832601274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,799 miles (+16,205)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 150,799 miles
- Test number
- 575048121034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,594 miles (+21,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 134,594 miles
- Test number
- 873861510058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 113,130 miles
- Test number
- 642865119091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 XBF
- Does LS55 XBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XBF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 XBF?
- The MOT on LS55 XBF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 XBF done?
- LS55 XBF was recorded at 207,015 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
- Has LS55 XBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 XBF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 XBF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS55 XBF find?
- LS55 XBF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.
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