BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LX55 VSTMOT history
LX55 VST is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 164,907 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 VST
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 VST was last recorded at 164,907 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 161,052 miles · 13 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,855 miles
- Average per year
- 8,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,907 miles
- 2022 – 161,052 miles
- 2021 – 153,320 miles
- 2020 – 141,961 miles
- 2019 – 134,327 miles
- 2018 – 126,255 miles
- 2017 – 117,052 miles
- 2016 – 113,156 miles
- 2015 – 102,098 miles
- 2014 – 92,094 miles
- 2013 – 77,634 miles
- 2012 – 62,738 miles
- 2011 – 45,486 miles
- 2010 – 27,399 miles
- 2009 – 22,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,907 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp slight deteriorated
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.
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,907 miles (+3,855)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 164,907 miles
- Test number
- 977080754065
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp slight deteriorated
Pass161,052 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 161,052 miles
- Test number
- 748429069197
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items
Fail161,050 miles (+7,730)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,050 miles
- Test number
- 558883465080
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items
Pass153,320 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 153,320 miles
- Test number
- 112267979066
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner wheel arch liner loose
- AdvisoryRear suspension very low
Fail153,320 miles (+11,359)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,320 miles
- Test number
- 949561368478
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner wheel arch liner loose
Pass141,961 miles (+7,634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 141,961 miles
- Test number
- 479335266636
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass134,327 miles (+8,072)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 134,327 miles
- Test number
- 306741769588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass126,255 miles (+9,203)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 126,255 miles
- Test number
- 468677576437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,052 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 117,052 miles
- Test number
- 343743521116
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cuts in tread, but not to cords
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre/Wheel arch contact, on full lock when jacked (collision damage)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S 200kg, O/S 120Kg (3.7.B.6b)
Fail117,052 miles (+3,896)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,052 miles
- Test number
- 953147259397
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cuts in tread, but not to cords
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre/Wheel arch contact, on full lock when jacked (collision damage)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S 200kg, O/S 120Kg (3.7.B.6b)
Pass113,156 miles (+11,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 113,156 miles
- Test number
- 868835746430
- AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met the min requirement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass102,098 miles (+10,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 102,098 miles
- Test number
- 652559125877
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,094 miles (+14,460)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 92,094 miles
- Test number
- 577869874298
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,634 miles (+14,896)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 77,634 miles
- Test number
- 806992443272
- NoteNs &os front sidelights
Pass62,738 miles (+17,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 62,738 miles
- Test number
- 386774142433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,486 miles (+18,087)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 45,486 miles
- Test number
- 377374741434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,399 miles (+4,725)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,399 miles
- Test number
- 353829600141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 22,674 miles
- Test number
- 913921929162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 VST
- Does LX55 VST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VST is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 VST?
- The MOT on LX55 VST is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 VST done?
- LX55 VST was recorded at 164,907 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,620 miles a year.
- Has LX55 VST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 VST has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX55 VST 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 VST find?
- LX55 VST passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front headlamp slight deteriorated.
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