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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 ZYRMOT history

LS55 ZYR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

LS55 ZYR 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 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
139,411 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZYR
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
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 ZYR was last recorded at 139,411 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 10,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2020: 118,553 miles, lower than 136,230 miles on 2 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,857 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10,554 miles
Average per year
6,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,411 miles
  • 2021 – 128,857 miles
  • 2020 – 118,592 miles
  • 2019 – 136,230 miles
  • 2018 – 126,004 miles
  • 2017 – 111,960 miles
  • 2016 – 108,835 miles
  • 2015 – 99,786 miles
  • 2014 – 94,407 miles
  • 2013 – 88,129 miles
  • 2012 – 83,600 miles
  • 2011 – 69,641 miles
  • 2010 – 61,550 miles
  • 2009 – 56,957 miles
  • 2008 – 45,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,411 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,411 miles (+10,554)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,411 miles
    Test number
    343160559978
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass128,857 miles (+10,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,857 miles
    Test number
    856008969517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,592 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    324749946530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail118,590 miles (+37)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    573299665561
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail118,553 miles (-17,677)15 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,553 miles
    Test number
    685718918290
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass136,230 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,230 miles
    Test number
    947129122391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,228 miles (+10,224)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,228 miles
    Test number
    498724530916
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,004 miles (+14,044)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    912155374348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    371286955127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

  10. Fail111,960 miles (+3,125)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    857779547322
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

  11. Pass108,835 miles (+9,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,835 miles
    Test number
    699111405336
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass99,786 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    915676135234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,407 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,407 miles
    Test number
    976249934221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,129 miles (+4,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    139420713253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass83,600 miles (+13,959)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    749956032296
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle & on components

  16. Pass69,641 miles (+8,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,641 miles
    Test number
    706472921200
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

  17. Pass61,550 miles (+4,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,550 miles
    Test number
    701627720110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass56,957 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,957 miles
    Test number
    983325239347
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Fail56,955 miles (+11,669)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    100194139327
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Fail45,286 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,286 miles
    Test number
    203504448318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight condensation in O/S/F head lamp

  21. Pass45,286 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,286 miles
    Test number
    842304248355
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight condensation in O/S/F head lamp

Questions about LS55 ZYR

Does LS55 ZYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZYR expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZYR?
The MOT on LS55 ZYR expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZYR done?
LS55 ZYR was recorded at 139,411 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 6,711 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZYR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZYR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 ZYR find?
LS55 ZYR failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 4 more.

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