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Gold · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS55 YFKMOT history

LS55 YFK is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 308,110 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

LS55 YFK gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
308,110 km
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YFK was last recorded at 308,110 km on 7 Feb 2025.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 308,110 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass308,110 km
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass308,110 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    308,110 km
    Test number
    972870028797
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass185,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,011 miles
    Test number
    548223737159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail185,009 miles (+446)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,009 miles
    Test number
    657537232321
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass184,563 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,563 miles
    Test number
    670618706429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail184,548 miles (+4,302)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,548 miles
    Test number
    222612714009
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass180,246 miles (+4,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,246 miles
    Test number
    414112613368
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perrished but still forming a seal
  7. Pass175,754 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,754 miles
    Test number
    184799275033
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp washers in op
    • AdvisoryCoolant level warning lamp in op
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal deteriorated
  8. Fail175,754 miles (+10,181)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,754 miles
    Test number
    868598638160
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp washers in op
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp on !
    • AdvisoryCoolant level warning lamp in op
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal deteriorated
  9. Pass165,573 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,573 miles
    Test number
    709445207008
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail165,521 miles (+15,082)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    340940923622
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  11. Pass150,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,439 miles
    Test number
    493202489177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
  12. Fail150,439 miles (+11,536)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,439 miles
    Test number
    809339507958
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
  13. Pass138,903 miles (+12,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,903 miles
    Test number
    878551287678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  14. Pass126,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,199 miles
    Test number
    261062041767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail126,199 miles (+9,798)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,199 miles
    Test number
    964024425192
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass116,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    206140924802
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail116,401 miles (+14,038)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    658970630295
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass102,363 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    959852434328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inside shoulder
  19. Fail102,363 miles (+10,358)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    659762134322
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inside shoulder
  20. Pass92,005 miles (+6,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    379452233303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass85,831 miles (+12,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,831 miles
    Test number
    698527453179
    • 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)
  22. Pass73,667 miles (+15,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    368682552175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    168027741192
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass58,292 miles (+13,426)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    705767541187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,866 miles (+14,286)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    641460060193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    800312159139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YFK

Does LS55 YFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YFK expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YFK?
The MOT on LS55 YFK expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YFK done?
LS55 YFK was recorded at 308,110 km at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
Has LS55 YFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YFK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 YFK 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 YFK find?
LS55 YFK passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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