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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS55 ZJUMOT history

LS55 ZJU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

LS55 ZJU grey 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 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
103,967 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZJU was last recorded at 103,967 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,931 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,967 miles
  • 2023 – 103,931 miles
  • 2022 – 97,803 miles
  • 2021 – 92,135 miles
  • 2020 – 87,177 miles
  • 2019 – 81,244 miles
  • 2018 – 76,971 miles
  • 2017 – 71,284 miles
  • 2016 – 64,910 miles
  • 2015 – 60,094 miles
  • 2014 – 55,720 miles
  • 2013 – 52,049 miles
  • 2012 – 46,946 miles
  • 2011 – 44,415 miles
  • 2010 – 39,654 miles
  • 2009 – 34,478 miles
  • 2008 – 29,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes throughout vehicle coated (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTPMS illuminated
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed, obscuring view of various testable components

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,967 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    999143204883
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes throughout vehicle coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS illuminated
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed, obscuring view of various testable components

  2. Fail103,967 miles (+36)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    380374405231
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes throughout vehicle coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS illuminated
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed, obscuring view of various testable components

  3. Fail103,931 miles (+6,128)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,931 miles
    Test number
    294366204002
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords Showing (225/40zr18 92y xl) (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords Showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension Undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted

  4. Pass97,803 miles (+5,668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,803 miles
    Test number
    176762782918
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and Suspension components undersealed

  5. Pass92,135 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    710542520093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  6. Fail92,134 miles (+4,957)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    644937967384
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  7. Pass87,177 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    986449363859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reverse travel

  8. Fail87,140 miles (+5,896)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    213733028627
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reverse travel

  9. Pass81,244 miles (+4,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,244 miles
    Test number
    491846936141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,971 miles (+5,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    353905959943
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  11. Pass71,284 miles (+6,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    861825396725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass64,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    951257521234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,910 miles (+4,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    928721361175
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass60,094 miles (+4,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    626292195064
    • NoteBoth front tyers worn on inner edge

  15. Pass55,720 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    358390404143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,049 miles (+5,103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,049 miles
    Test number
    986712193059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,946 miles (+2,531)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    825802702161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

  18. Pass44,415 miles (+4,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    258583241352
    • 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)

  19. Pass39,654 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    554058530344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,478 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,478 miles
    Test number
    671575129340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,073 miles
    Test number
    893240348317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZJU

Does LS55 ZJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZJU expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZJU?
The MOT on LS55 ZJU expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZJU done?
LS55 ZJU was recorded at 103,967 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZJU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZJU 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 ZJU find?
LS55 ZJU passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes throughout vehicle coated; front exhaust system corroded, and 4 more.

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