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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 KZSMOT history

LX55 KZS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LX55 KZS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,640 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 KZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 KZS was last recorded at 160,640 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,510 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
8,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,640 miles
  • 2024 – 160,510 miles
  • 2022 – 151,906 miles
  • 2021 – 148,761 miles
  • 2020 – 146,090 miles
  • 2019 – 144,101 miles
  • 2018 – 133,076 miles
  • 2017 – 116,296 miles
  • 2016 – 103,145 miles
  • 2015 – 90,293 miles
  • 2014 – 76,425 miles
  • 2013 – 56,628 miles
  • 2012 – 54,294 miles
  • 2011 – 41,961 miles
  • 2010 – 34,103 miles
  • 2008 – 15,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,640 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Body not fully secure front bumper loose (6.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S INNER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,640 miles (+130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,640 miles
    Test number
    286433569314
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Body not fully secure front bumper loose (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass160,510 miles (+8,604)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,510 miles
    Test number
    414082927108
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsf bumper lose

  3. Pass151,906 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,906 miles
    Test number
    302952611760
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,761 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,761 miles
    Test number
    677437373825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    670308130840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail146,090 miles (+1,989)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    609729736320
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,101 miles (+11,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,101 miles
    Test number
    462981983013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass133,076 miles (+16,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,076 miles
    Test number
    790228517634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,296 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,296 miles
    Test number
    581240844031
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S INNER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail116,295 miles (+13,150)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,295 miles
    Test number
    410022213799
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S INNER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass103,145 miles (+12,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    694402698101
    • AdvisoryAnother set of registrations plates in boot.
    • AdvisoryRear lenses obscured less than 50%
    • AdvisoryRepeaters obscured less than 50%.

  12. Pass90,293 miles (+13,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    529431445197
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass76,425 miles (+19,797)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    227401064189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,628 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,628 miles
    Test number
    919028803082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,294 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    485306962036
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall curb damaged

  16. Fail54,294 miles (+12,333)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    858436762085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall curb damaged

  17. Pass41,961 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    258930871010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,103 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    930821780192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,008 miles
    Test number
    523497660064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,008 miles (+15,463)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,008 miles
    Test number
    931267960058
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass15,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,545 miles
    Test number
    483206628441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 KZS

Does LX55 KZS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 KZS is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 KZS?
The MOT on LX55 KZS is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 KZS done?
LX55 KZS was recorded at 160,640 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 8,216 miles a year.
Has LX55 KZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 KZS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LX55 KZS 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 LX55 KZS find?
LX55 KZS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front body not fully secure front bumper loose; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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