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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 XCLMOT history

LS55 XCL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LS55 XCL black 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,460 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XCL was last recorded at 123,460 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,397 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,063 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,460 miles
  • 2025 – 120,397 miles
  • 2024 – 117,263 miles
  • 2023 – 111,684 miles
  • 2021 – 110,463 miles
  • 2019 – 106,154 miles
  • 2018 – 103,541 miles
  • 2017 – 102,120 miles
  • 2016 – 100,012 miles
  • 2015 – 98,357 miles
  • 2013 – 87,260 miles
  • 2012 – 80,499 miles
  • 2011 – 72,774 miles
  • 2010 – 67,018 miles
  • 2009 – 58,413 miles
  • 2008 – 44,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,460 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,460 miles (+3,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,460 miles
    Test number
    174563347086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,397 miles
    Test number
    406335726758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail120,397 miles (+3,134)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,397 miles
    Test number
    142576469374
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass117,263 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,263 miles
    Test number
    819646319319
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail117,262 miles (+4)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,262 miles
    Test number
    190233714411
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, wire damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail117,258 miles (+5,574)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    440829120299
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,684 miles (+1,221)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    801101055436
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,463 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    824212076459
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail110,463 miles (+2,416)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    570270660212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,047 miles (+1,893)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,047 miles
    Test number
    632152098019
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,154 miles (+2,613)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    265822401800
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,541 miles (+1,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,541 miles
    Test number
    187438092828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,120 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    872240530087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    276298726539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail100,012 miles (+1,655)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    475369564045
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass98,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    731743837371
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail98,357 miles (+4,681)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    623039389421
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass93,676 miles (+6,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    658788305015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail87,260 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    329960933387
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  20. Pass87,260 miles (+6,761)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    408980433320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    589528742327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,499 miles (+7,725)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    425948442415
    • 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)

  23. Pass72,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,774 miles
    Test number
    826202791250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,774 miles (+5,756)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,774 miles
    Test number
    347491891411
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE040 225/40/ZR18 (88Y)
    • NoteFront bumper has damage on offside lower half.

  25. Pass67,018 miles (+8,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    340964430377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    164185819317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,413 miles (+14,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    482695319425
    • 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)

  28. Pass44,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    273626538347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,320 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    742696138361
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LS55 XCL

Does LS55 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XCL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XCL?
The MOT on LS55 XCL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 XCL done?
LS55 XCL was recorded at 123,460 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has LS55 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XCL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 XCL 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 XCL find?
LS55 XCL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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