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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.

L22 YMS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass147,053 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. Pass134,472 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,472 miles
    Test number
    966280727768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,638 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,638 miles
    Test number
    386403264565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass115,436 miles (+11,340)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    453962609444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,096 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,096 miles
    Test number
    446718613354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,231 miles (+13,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    619152606741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,159 miles (+9,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    437706016743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,351 miles
    Test number
    196590616777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass57,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,087 miles
    Test number
    840210487121
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
  14. 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
  15. Pass37,418 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    721371780569
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass29,828 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    679071364269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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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