BMW 5 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LS55 YWMMOT history
LS55 YWM is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 214,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 214,328 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 14,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 YWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 YWM was last recorded at 214,328 miles on 29 Mar 2023, 29,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Nov 2011: 29,055 miles, lower than 31,812 miles on 10 Dec 2010.
- 15 Jan 2018: 106,204 miles, lower than 147,108 miles on 6 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 185,109 miles · 10 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 29,219 miles
- Average per year
- 14,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 214,328 miles
- 2022 – 185,109 miles
- 2021 – 148,634 miles
- 2020 – 138,787 miles
- 2019 – 124,791 miles
- 2018 – 107,330 miles
- 2017 – 147,108 miles
- 2016 – 117,679 miles
- 2014 – 54,488 miles
- 2013 – 43,166 miles
- 2012 – 36,916 miles
- 2011 – 29,055 miles
- 2010 – 31,812 miles
- 2009 – 14,085 miles
- 2008 – 11,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,328 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 214,328 miles
- Test number
- 417148382682
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail214,328 miles (+29,219)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,328 miles
- Test number
- 334104012091
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass185,109 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 185,109 miles
- Test number
- 992772557908
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underside of vehicle
Fail185,109 miles (+36,475)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,109 miles
- Test number
- 770873020220
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,634 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 148,634 miles
- Test number
- 655376862000
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,634 miles (+9,847)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,634 miles
- Test number
- 723500619467
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 138,787 miles
- Test number
- 315650660822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,787 miles (+13,996)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,787 miles
- Test number
- 536449228441
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass124,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 124,791 miles
- Test number
- 445690359854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,788 miles (+17,458)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,788 miles
- Test number
- 102043544407
- 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 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))
Pass107,330 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 107,330 miles
- Test number
- 221589128703
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail106,204 miles (-40,904)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,204 miles
- Test number
- 943864683119
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass147,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 147,108 miles
- Test number
- 456536529744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,108 miles (+29,429)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,108 miles
- Test number
- 244489440814
- FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.
Pass117,679 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 117,679 miles
- Test number
- 469813717181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail595,580 miles (+541,092)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 595,580 miles
- Test number
- 806042518420
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,488 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 54,488 miles
- Test number
- 167825344349
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail54,488 miles (+11,322)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,488 miles
- Test number
- 565025244300
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 43,166 miles
- Test number
- 589947133384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,165 miles (+6,249)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,165 miles
- Test number
- 999727633335
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass36,916 miles (+7,861)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 36,916 miles
- Test number
- 168579432395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,055 miles (-2,757)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 29,055 miles
- Test number
- 769329421395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,812 miles (+15,825)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 31,812 miles
- Test number
- 483044240337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,987 miles (+1,902)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 15,987 miles
- Test number
- 883859380192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,085 miles (+2,990)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 14,085 miles
- Test number
- 271239949358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 11,095 miles
- Test number
- 710716748342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 YWM
- Does LS55 YWM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 YWM expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 YWM?
- The MOT on LS55 YWM expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 YWM done?
- LS55 YWM was recorded at 214,328 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 14,218 miles a year.
- Has LS55 YWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 YWM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS55 YWM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS55 YWM find?
- LS55 YWM passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges.
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