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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 ZLVMOT history

LS55 ZLV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LS55 ZLV silver 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 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
190,640 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZLV
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 expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZLV was last recorded at 190,640 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,620 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
10,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,640 miles
  • 2023 – 188,652 miles
  • 2022 – 185,530 miles
  • 2021 – 168,890 miles
  • 2020 – 161,739 miles
  • 2019 – 152,142 miles
  • 2018 – 144,709 miles
  • 2016 – 140,748 miles
  • 2015 – 131,977 miles
  • 2014 – 120,208 miles
  • 2013 – 112,409 miles
  • 2012 – 91,655 miles
  • 2011 – 70,800 miles
  • 2010 – 55,572 miles
  • 2009 – 32,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,640 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,640 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,640 miles
    Test number
    182756479746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail190,620 miles (+1,968)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,620 miles
    Test number
    495877940100
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering gator has no clamp
    • AdvisoryTPS light on

  3. Pass188,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,652 miles
    Test number
    890673999219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,652 miles (+3,122)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,652 miles
    Test number
    525347281818
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass185,530 miles (+16,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,530 miles
    Test number
    785932708359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,890 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,890 miles
    Test number
    734520381935
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail168,869 miles (+7,130)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    987056806933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front side lamps flicker and orange indicator bulbs come on when side lamps switched on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge cracked deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass161,739 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,739 miles
    Test number
    665387251179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail161,725 miles (+9,583)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,725 miles
    Test number
    715519317203
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass152,142 miles (+7,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,142 miles
    Test number
    924807004936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass144,709 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,709 miles
    Test number
    547849552573
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail144,686 miles (+3,938)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,686 miles
    Test number
    262655671444
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass140,748 miles (+8,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,748 miles
    Test number
    870086799103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass131,977 miles (+11,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,977 miles
    Test number
    266250645019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass120,208 miles (+7,799)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,208 miles
    Test number
    447563854037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass112,409 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    367289653090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Fail112,409 miles (+20,754)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    707319353095
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

  18. Pass91,655 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,655 miles
    Test number
    675728542000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail91,653 miles (+20,853)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,653 miles
    Test number
    988426742066
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass70,800 miles (+15,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    868973731037
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  21. Fail55,572 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    190448540407
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass55,572 miles (+23,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    193298140021
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass32,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,287 miles
    Test number
    290641159081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,287 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,287 miles
    Test number
    172490059025
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres worn on edge
    • NoteO/s trackrod slightly worn

Questions about LS55 ZLV

Does LS55 ZLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZLV expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZLV?
The MOT on LS55 ZLV expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZLV done?
LS55 ZLV was recorded at 190,640 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 10,076 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZLV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZLV 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 ZLV find?
LS55 ZLV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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