
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L22 YMSMOT history
L22 YMS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 147,053 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 YMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 YMS was last recorded at 147,053 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 5,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,978 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,075 miles
- Average per year
- 9,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,053 miles
- 2025 – 141,978 miles
- 2024 – 134,472 miles
- 2023 – 126,638 miles
- 2022 – 115,436 miles
- 2021 – 104,096 miles
- 2020 – 96,231 miles
- 2019 – 83,159 miles
- 2018 – 73,351 miles
- 2017 – 72,040 miles
- 2016 – 57,087 miles
- 2015 – 37,418 miles
- 2014 – 29,828 miles
- 2013 – 24,246 miles
- 2012 – 18,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,053 miles (+5,075)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 147,053 miles
- Test number
- 541284551461
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,978 miles (+7,506)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 141,978 miles
- Test number
- 491685915280
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass134,472 miles (+7,834)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 134,472 miles
- Test number
- 966280727768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,638 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 126,638 miles
- Test number
- 386403264565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,351 miles (+10,915)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,351 miles
- Test number
- 491046263061
- MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,436 miles (+11,340)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 115,436 miles
- Test number
- 453962609444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,096 miles (+7,865)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 104,096 miles
- Test number
- 446718613354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,231 miles (+13,072)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 96,231 miles
- Test number
- 619152606741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,159 miles (+9,808)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 83,159 miles
- Test number
- 437706016743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 73,351 miles
- Test number
- 196590616777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,341 miles (+1,301)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,341 miles
- Test number
- 767761452072
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass72,040 miles (+14,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 72,040 miles
- Test number
- 414246202227
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,087 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 57,087 miles
- Test number
- 840210487121
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
Fail57,087 miles (+19,669)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,087 miles
- Test number
- 417434700439
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
Pass37,418 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 37,418 miles
- Test number
- 721371780569
- AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
Pass29,828 miles (+5,582)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,828 miles
- Test number
- 679071364269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,246 miles (+5,569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 24,246 miles
- Test number
- 116830763292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 18,677 miles
- Test number
- 967588562275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 YMS
- Does L22 YMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 YMS is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 YMS?
- The MOT on L22 YMS is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 YMS done?
- L22 YMS was recorded at 147,053 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,546 miles a year.
- Has L22 YMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 YMS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L22 YMS 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 L22 YMS find?
- L22 YMS passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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