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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 ZKJMOT history

LS55 ZKJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 240,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LS55 ZKJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
240,804 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZKJ was last recorded at 240,804 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 11,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,203 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,601 miles
Average per year
11,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,804 miles
  • 2025 – 229,203 miles
  • 2024 – 213,699 miles
  • 2023 – 189,713 miles
  • 2022 – 168,516 miles
  • 2021 – 141,319 miles
  • 2020 – 122,832 miles
  • 2019 – 96,615 miles
  • 2018 – 87,268 miles
  • 2017 – 81,447 miles
  • 2016 – 77,586 miles
  • 2015 – 74,669 miles
  • 2014 – 71,133 miles
  • 2013 – 61,120 miles
  • 2012 – 55,810 miles
  • 2011 – 49,111 miles
  • 2010 – 40,043 miles
  • 2009 – 31,971 miles
  • 2008 – 21,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,804 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,804 miles (+11,601)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    240,804 miles
    Test number
    733046009413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,203 miles (+15,504)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    229,203 miles
    Test number
    146417363889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass213,699 miles (+23,986)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    213,699 miles
    Test number
    705330649700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,713 miles (+21,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    189,713 miles
    Test number
    473098434934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass168,516 miles (+27,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,516 miles
    Test number
    881974385498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass141,319 miles (+18,487)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,319 miles
    Test number
    940905851342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,832 miles (+26,217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,832 miles
    Test number
    298277980675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,615 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,615 miles
    Test number
    583972367943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,331 miles (+9,063)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    976965416735
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass87,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    899929591230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,268 miles (+5,821)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    974392528881
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass81,447 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,447 miles
    Test number
    269718713204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,436 miles (+3,850)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    612652836810
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  14. Pass77,586 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,586 miles
    Test number
    168288841837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,669 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,669 miles
    Test number
    936198015244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,133 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,133 miles
    Test number
    318144104433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,120 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,120 miles
    Test number
    395666623246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,810 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    706000932287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,111 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,111 miles
    Test number
    696601531236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail49,105 miles (+431)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,105 miles
    Test number
    368802321472
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass48,674 miles (+8,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    437207141092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass40,043 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    282031750017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,971 miles (+10,409)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    190872259425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,562 miles
    Test number
    731939758015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZKJ

Does LS55 ZKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZKJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZKJ?
The MOT on LS55 ZKJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ZKJ done?
LS55 ZKJ was recorded at 240,804 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 11,872 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZKJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZKJ 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 ZKJ find?
LS55 ZKJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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