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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 ZZEMOT history

LS55 ZZE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 241,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

LS55 ZZE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
241,265 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZZE
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZZE was last recorded at 241,265 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,146 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,119 miles
Average per year
10,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 241,265 miles
  • 2023 – 239,146 miles
  • 2022 – 228,558 miles
  • 2021 – 204,555 miles
  • 2020 – 199,761 miles
  • 2019 – 197,508 miles
  • 2018 – 194,697 miles
  • 2017 – 182,152 miles
  • 2016 – 170,247 miles
  • 2015 – 158,589 miles
  • 2014 – 145,337 miles
  • 2013 – 131,851 miles
  • 2012 – 121,981 miles
  • 2011 – 111,040 miles
  • 2010 – 105,376 miles
  • 2009 – 85,073 miles
  • 2008 – 67,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,265 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine management light is on(pre 2008)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,265 miles (+2,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    241,265 miles
    Test number
    236570597503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass239,146 miles (+10,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    239,146 miles
    Test number
    516159290356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass228,558 miles (+24,003)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    228,558 miles
    Test number
    678646019719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass204,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    204,555 miles
    Test number
    635536489069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail204,555 miles (+4,794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,555 miles
    Test number
    473663712621
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass199,761 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    199,761 miles
    Test number
    740837533169
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on(pre 2008)

  7. Fail199,761 miles (+2,253)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,761 miles
    Test number
    125166353662
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on(pre 2008)

  8. Pass197,508 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,508 miles
    Test number
    667936454608
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail197,498 miles (+2,801)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,498 miles
    Test number
    432603012139
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass194,697 miles (+12,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    194,697 miles
    Test number
    880557494084
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass182,152 miles (+11,905)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    182,152 miles
    Test number
    448562188705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass170,247 miles (+11,658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    170,247 miles
    Test number
    713896817457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,589 miles
    Test number
    534658439155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail158,589 miles (+13,252)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,589 miles
    Test number
    575884434026
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass145,337 miles (+13,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    716121704377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,851 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,851 miles
    Test number
    347431903376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,981 miles (+10,941)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    405213502408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,040 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    111,040 miles
    Test number
    495806021326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,376 miles (+20,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,376 miles
    Test number
    752939940387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,073 miles (+17,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    85,073 miles
    Test number
    503098049363
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

  21. Pass67,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,356 miles
    Test number
    680252758355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZZE

Does LS55 ZZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZZE expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZZE?
The MOT on LS55 ZZE expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZZE done?
LS55 ZZE was recorded at 241,265 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 10,897 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZZE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZZE 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 ZZE find?
LS55 ZZE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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