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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 ZKHMOT history

LS55 ZKH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 195,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LS55 ZKH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
195,581 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZKH was last recorded at 195,581 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,046 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,535 miles
Average per year
7,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,581 miles
  • 2025 – 191,046 miles
  • 2024 – 180,576 miles
  • 2023 – 167,298 miles
  • 2022 – 161,452 miles
  • 2021 – 155,660 miles
  • 2020 – 152,647 miles
  • 2019 – 143,150 miles
  • 2018 – 138,056 miles
  • 2017 – 128,785 miles
  • 2016 – 122,895 miles
  • 2015 – 117,909 miles
  • 2014 – 112,859 miles
  • 2013 – 107,549 miles
  • 2012 – 102,493 miles
  • 2011 – 97,476 miles
  • 2010 – 89,871 miles
  • 2009 – 82,017 miles
  • 2008 – 63,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    195,581 miles
    Test number
    127079338691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail195,581 miles (+4,535)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,581 miles
    Test number
    729399798038
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass191,046 miles (+10,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    191,046 miles
    Test number
    913574943014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,576 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    180,576 miles
    Test number
    851611551621
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on dash
  5. Fail180,559 miles (+13,261)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,559 miles
    Test number
    613092602021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45rf17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on dash
  6. Pass167,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,298 miles
    Test number
    370578742566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,298 miles (+5,846)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,298 miles
    Test number
    927204786230
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass161,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,452 miles
    Test number
    646423251577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  9. Fail161,449 miles (+5,789)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,449 miles
    Test number
    580162306858
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  10. Pass155,660 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,660 miles
    Test number
    516363555720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,647 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,647 miles
    Test number
    539548896425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock lamp lit on dash but steering lock working
  12. Fail152,602 miles (+9,452)1 dangerous9 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,602 miles
    Test number
    275394320689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock lamp lit on dash but steering lock working
  13. Pass143,150 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,150 miles
    Test number
    510397014046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering lock light lit on dash but steering lock working
  14. Fail143,149 miles (+5,093)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,149 miles
    Test number
    788685383415
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering lock light lit on dash but steering lock working
  15. Pass138,056 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,056 miles
    Test number
    257227060364
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  16. Fail138,055 miles (+9,270)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,055 miles
    Test number
    779818454463
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  17. Pass128,785 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,785 miles
    Test number
    425041515533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres scuffed on outside walls
    • AdvisorySteering lock warning light comes on on dash but steering lock works ok
  18. Fail128,785 miles (+5,890)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,785 miles
    Test number
    659387633323
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly dished (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres scuffed on outside walls
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn outside edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisorySteering lock warning light comes on on dash but steering lock works ok
  19. Pass122,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    769558638285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail122,895 miles (+4,986)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    370182541913
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass117,909 miles (+5,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    268609462427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Pass112,859 miles (+5,310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    547601784279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  23. Pass107,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    315465093259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail107,549 miles (+5,056)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    647155393203
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  25. Pass102,493 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    337709582488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,476 miles
    Test number
    347148591466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,476 miles (+7,605)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,476 miles
    Test number
    929528091254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  28. Pass89,871 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,871 miles
    Test number
    460541800495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass82,017 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    141692499212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail82,012 miles (+18,357)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    471139489226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  31. Pass63,655 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    831994248305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise noise from inside of the off side rear brake
  32. Fail63,655 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    431323848431
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise noise from inside of the off side rear brake

Questions about LS55 ZKH

Does LS55 ZKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZKH is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZKH?
The MOT on LS55 ZKH is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ZKH done?
LS55 ZKH was recorded at 195,581 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 7,374 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZKH has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZKH 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 ZKH find?
LS55 ZKH passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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