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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 YVWMOT history

LS55 YVW is a gold diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS55 YVW gold 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,214 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YVW was last recorded at 87,214 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2012: 27,345 miles, lower than 70,137 miles on 28 Jan 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,614 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
3,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,214 miles
  • 2024 – 86,614 miles
  • 2023 – 85,823 miles
  • 2022 – 85,686 miles
  • 2021 – 85,152 miles
  • 2020 – 84,802 miles
  • 2019 – 83,443 miles
  • 2018 – 82,115 miles
  • 2017 – 80,998 miles
  • 2016 – 79,503 miles
  • 2015 – 77,928 miles
  • 2014 – 75,942 miles
  • 2013 – 74,374 miles
  • 2012 – 27,345 miles
  • 2011 – 70,137 miles
  • 2010 – 58,550 miles
  • 2009 – 38,199 miles
  • 2008 – 17,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,214 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deteriorationRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle casing corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,214 miles (+600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,214 miles
    Test number
    131744545590
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle casing corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,614 miles (+791)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    575366255606
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Damp around inner wheel arch o/s/r front most (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle casing corroded

  3. Pass85,823 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    514828616971
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle casing corroded

  4. Pass85,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    982862004579
    • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

  5. Fail85,686 miles (+534)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    973604840377
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

  6. Pass85,152 miles (+350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    399095137336
    • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

  7. Pass84,802 miles (+1,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    757108573672
    • AdvisoryBrake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle casing corroded

  8. Pass83,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    655357042045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,443 miles (+1,328)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    164274731962
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass82,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    233503303691
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail82,114 miles (+1,116)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    927356391658
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass80,998 miles (+1,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,998 miles
    Test number
    293277737283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper suspension arm bushes perrished

  13. Pass79,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    793512264122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,503 miles (+1,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    950755513413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass77,928 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    116817255417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,942 miles
    Test number
    516938754060
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail75,942 miles (+1,568)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,942 miles
    Test number
    809358254073
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,374 miles (+47,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,374 miles
    Test number
    415372233048
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,345 miles (-42,792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,345 miles
    Test number
    485790062061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,137 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    256918921070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,550 miles (+20,351)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    131975510020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,199 miles (+20,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    284753929010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,235 miles
    Test number
    140164168027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YVW

Does LS55 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YVW is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YVW?
The MOT on LS55 YVW is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YVW done?
LS55 YVW was recorded at 87,214 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,943 miles a year.
Has LS55 YVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YVW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 YVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 YVW find?
LS55 YVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible; brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration; front brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s, and 3 more.

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