BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
L15 YDEMOT history
L15 YDE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 121,499 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,994 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 YDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 YDE was last recorded at 121,499 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 2,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,985 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,514 miles
- Average per year
- 5,994 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,499 miles
- 2024 – 118,985 miles
- 2023 – 115,596 miles
- 2022 – 112,538 miles
- 2021 – 109,046 miles
- 2020 – 106,300 miles
- 2019 – 104,056 miles
- 2018 – 100,901 miles
- 2017 – 97,247 miles
- 2016 – 92,697 miles
- 2015 – 85,763 miles
- 2014 – 67,690 miles
- 2013 – 55,434 miles
- 2012 – 47,589 miles
- 2011 – 39,587 miles
- 2010 – 32,524 miles
- 2009 – 24,651 miles
- 2008 – 16,764 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,499 miles
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,499 miles (+2,514)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 121,499 miles
- Test number
- 861360355232
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,985 miles (+3,389)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 118,985 miles
- Test number
- 215795643101
- MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,596 miles (+3,058)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 115,596 miles
- Test number
- 549087077834
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,538 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 112,538 miles
- Test number
- 277052852860
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,521 miles (+3,475)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,521 miles
- Test number
- 887969635832
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,046 miles (+2,746)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 109,046 miles
- Test number
- 315111845670
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass106,300 miles (+2,244)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 106,300 miles
- Test number
- 979767624993
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,056 miles (+3,155)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 104,056 miles
- Test number
- 864230752470
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,901 miles (+3,654)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 100,901 miles
- Test number
- 785883761414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,247 miles (+4,550)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 97,247 miles
- Test number
- 488784774487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake just met the minimum requirement
Pass92,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 92,697 miles
- Test number
- 226893835103
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail92,697 miles (+6,934)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,697 miles
- Test number
- 517980853259
- Repaired at testObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,763 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 85,763 miles
- Test number
- 672590320969
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBelly pan damaged underside
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses peppered
- AdvisoryFront discs showing signs of wear
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre on limit for wear
- AdvisoryN/s side rear tyre on limit for wear
Fail85,763 miles (+18,073)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,763 miles
- Test number
- 872195158387
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBelly pan damaged underside
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses peppered
- AdvisoryFront discs showing signs of wear
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre on limit for wear
- AdvisoryN/s side rear tyre on limit for wear
Pass67,690 miles (+1,136)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 67,690 miles
- Test number
- 859025934382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,554 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,554 miles
- Test number
- 398603734265
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass66,554 miles (+11,120)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 66,554 miles
- Test number
- 777613834282
- AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,434 miles (+7,845)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 55,434 miles
- Test number
- 336111513493
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,589 miles (+8,002)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 47,589 miles
- Test number
- 278178622232
- NoteN/s rear tyre worn excess on inner side of tread
Pass39,587 miles (+7,063)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 39,587 miles
- Test number
- 608128021286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,524 miles (+7,873)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 32,524 miles
- Test number
- 170846530200
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass24,651 miles (+1,253)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 24,651 miles
- Test number
- 383080049472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,398 miles (+6,634)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 23,398 miles
- Test number
- 950096669165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 16,764 miles
- Test number
- 832309148101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 YDE
- Does L15 YDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 YDE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L15 YDE?
- The MOT on L15 YDE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 YDE done?
- L15 YDE was recorded at 121,499 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
- Has L15 YDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 YDE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on L15 YDE 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 L15 YDE find?
- L15 YDE passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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