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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 XTKMOT history

LS55 XTK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

LS55 XTK black 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 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
171,918 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XTK
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
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XTK was last recorded at 171,918 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,918 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,918 miles
  • 2021 – 167,508 miles
  • 2020 – 160,400 miles
  • 2019 – 159,137 miles
  • 2018 – 146,216 miles
  • 2017 – 129,256 miles
  • 2016 – 119,304 miles
  • 2015 – 114,165 miles
  • 2014 – 104,676 miles
  • 2013 – 95,778 miles
  • 2012 – 83,871 miles
  • 2011 – 68,839 miles
  • 2009 – 50,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,918 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tpms on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,918 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    171,918 miles
    Test number
    813502114434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,918 miles (+4,410)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,918 miles
    Test number
    153084927838
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,508 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,508 miles
    Test number
    893484870537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tpms on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays loose

  4. Fail167,508 miles (+7,108)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,508 miles
    Test number
    829481012443
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tpms on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays loose

  5. Pass160,400 miles (+1,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    160,400 miles
    Test number
    743346463637
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,137 miles (+12,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    159,137 miles
    Test number
    729940414309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,216 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    643717451020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail146,216 miles (+16,960)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    867313759186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass129,256 miles (+9,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,256 miles
    Test number
    821076464703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass119,304 miles (+5,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,304 miles
    Test number
    284001001231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass114,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    296911015219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail114,165 miles (+9,489)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    745444905257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass104,676 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    675806054106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail104,671 miles (+8,893)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    828320754157
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass95,778 miles (+11,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    268164173084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,871 miles (+15,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    688573552034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass68,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    386987441006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,839 miles (+18,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    975947541067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    790244409265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XTK

Does LS55 XTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XTK expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XTK?
The MOT on LS55 XTK expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XTK done?
LS55 XTK was recorded at 171,918 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 9,332 miles a year.
Has LS55 XTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XTK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 XTK 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 XTK find?
LS55 XTK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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