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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 XTCMOT history

LS55 XTC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.

LS55 XTC silver 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 24 Aug 2023
Mileage
161,028 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XTC was last recorded at 161,028 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 5,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2018: 139,021 miles, lower than 139,107 miles on 18 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,110 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,918 miles
Average per year
9,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,028 miles
  • 2021 – 155,110 miles
  • 2020 – 150,038 miles
  • 2019 – 140,322 miles
  • 2018 – 139,021 miles
  • 2017 – 139,107 miles
  • 2015 – 126,257 miles
  • 2014 – 106,491 miles
  • 2013 – 97,144 miles
  • 2012 – 86,160 miles
  • 2011 – 58,878 miles
  • 2010 – 48,858 miles
  • 2009 – 41,135 miles
  • 2008 – 33,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,028 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,028 miles (+5,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,028 miles
    Test number
    760370969113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass155,110 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,110 miles
    Test number
    488937550443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,026 miles (+4,988)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,026 miles
    Test number
    712686151744
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,038 miles (+531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,038 miles
    Test number
    126593421032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail149,507 miles (+9,185)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,507 miles
    Test number
    150987350815
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded change asap (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded change asap (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change asap (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    140,322 miles
    Test number
    755729386228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,322 miles (+1,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,322 miles
    Test number
    595764086167
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass139,021 miles (-86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,021 miles
    Test number
    822419293992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass139,107 miles (+12,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    139,107 miles
    Test number
    957831202441
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass126,257 miles (+19,766)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    428202338945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,491 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    587850374252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,144 miles (+10,984)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    176901673253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,160 miles (+27,282)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    957716972203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,878 miles (+10,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    556396831323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,858 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,858 miles
    Test number
    774140750366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,135 miles (+7,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,135 miles
    Test number
    780407259323
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,263 miles
    Test number
    624644968300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,263 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,263 miles
    Test number
    604164468368
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 XTC

Does LS55 XTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XTC expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XTC?
The MOT on LS55 XTC expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XTC done?
LS55 XTC was recorded at 161,028 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 9,358 miles a year.
Has LS55 XTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XTC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 XTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 XTC find?
LS55 XTC passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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