BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
LS55 ZKAMOT history
LS55 ZKA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 135,101 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 ZKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 ZKA was last recorded at 135,101 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Feb 2026: 135,082 miles, lower than 135,109 miles on 29 Jan 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 135,082 miles · 7 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 5,186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,101 miles
- 2025 – 135,109 miles
- 2023 – 134,930 miles
- 2022 – 127,012 miles
- 2021 – 120,898 miles
- 2019 – 114,663 miles
- 2018 – 96,074 miles
- 2017 – 87,354 miles
- 2016 – 86,944 miles
- 2015 – 76,066 miles
- 2014 – 70,873 miles
- 2013 – 66,273 miles
- 2012 – 61,631 miles
- 2011 – 58,032 miles
- 2010 – 53,988 miles
- 2009 – 84,659 miles
- 2008 – 45,597 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,101 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 135,101 miles
- Test number
- 203703145845
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail135,101 miles (+19)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,101 miles
- Test number
- 124419523953
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail135,082 miles (-27)7 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,082 miles
- Test number
- 916737841822
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect discoloured lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm closer to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect discoloured lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm closer to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake light staying on
Pass135,109 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 135,109 miles
- Test number
- 297672695522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,930 miles (+7,918)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 134,930 miles
- Test number
- 392504950632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,012 miles (+2,738)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,012 miles
- Test number
- 659652380790
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass124,274 miles (+3,376)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 124,274 miles
- Test number
- 387134287577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,898 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 120,898 miles
- Test number
- 223183392823
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Fail120,895 miles (+20)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,895 miles
- Test number
- 470500955946
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Fail120,875 miles (+6,212)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,875 miles
- Test number
- 480691397030
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass114,663 miles (+9,616)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,663 miles
- Test number
- 590689581357
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear park brake requires adjustment
Pass105,047 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 105,047 miles
- Test number
- 226923834823
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail105,047 miles (+8,973)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,047 miles
- Test number
- 486159868238
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass96,074 miles (+8,720)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 96,074 miles
- Test number
- 543467934113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,354 miles (+410)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,354 miles
- Test number
- 120174042249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,944 miles (+8,787)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,944 miles
- Test number
- 240061662632
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Pass78,157 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 78,157 miles
- Test number
- 494528567769
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded and worn on inner and outer edges
Pass76,066 miles (+954)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,066 miles
- Test number
- 574950631350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,112 miles (+4,239)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,112 miles
- Test number
- 687024365049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,873 miles (+4,600)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,873 miles
- Test number
- 135666464081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,273 miles (+4,642)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 66,273 miles
- Test number
- 865205043029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,631 miles (+3,599)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 61,631 miles
- Test number
- 569774822042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,032 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 58,032 miles
- Test number
- 255675541055
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail58,032 miles (+4,044)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,032 miles
- Test number
- 455955541041
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 53,988 miles
- Test number
- 234509240065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,280 km2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 86,280 km
- Test number
- 470914969342
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass84,659 miles (+39,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 84,659 miles
- Test number
- 464403519464
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,597 miles
- Test number
- 491728518432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 ZKA
- Does LS55 ZKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZKA is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 ZKA?
- The MOT on LS55 ZKA is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 ZKA done?
- LS55 ZKA was recorded at 135,101 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,186 miles a year.
- Has LS55 ZKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 ZKA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 ZKA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS55 ZKA find?
- LS55 ZKA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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