BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
L55 ALAMOT history
L55 ALA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 42,209 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 ALA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 ALA was last recorded at 42,209 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 41,664 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 545 miles
- Average per year
- 1,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,209 miles
- 2025 – 41,664 miles
- 2024 – 40,817 miles
- 2023 – 39,925 miles
- 2022 – 38,874 miles
- 2021 – 37,934 miles
- 2020 – 37,359 miles
- 2019 – 36,251 miles
- 2018 – 34,753 miles
- 2017 – 32,996 miles
- 2016 – 31,327 miles
- 2015 – 29,258 miles
- 2014 – 27,171 miles
- 2013 – 23,946 miles
- 2012 – 20,994 miles
- 2011 – 18,335 miles
- 2010 – 15,504 miles
- 2009 – 13,476 miles
- 2008 – 10,965 miles
- 2007 – 8,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,209 miles
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes - Advise immediate replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Undertray not fully secure reinforced undertray damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,209 miles (+545)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 42,209 miles
- Test number
- 893476529267
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes - Advise immediate replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,664 miles (+4)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 41,664 miles
- Test number
- 787589261005
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure reinforced undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Highly recommend replacement 12years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Highly recommend replacement 12years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak and signs of coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail41,660 miles (+843)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,660 miles
- Test number
- 780497376337
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure reinforced undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Highly recommend replacement 12years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Highly recommend replacement 12years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak and signs of coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,817 miles (+892)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 40,817 miles
- Test number
- 761424414089
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nsr and osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,925 miles (+1,051)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 39,925 miles
- Test number
- 931334226065
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished/cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,874 miles (+940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 38,874 miles
- Test number
- 698525907379
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,934 miles (+575)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 37,934 miles
- Test number
- 952239244158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,359 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 37,359 miles
- Test number
- 787557877018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,350 miles (+1,099)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,350 miles
- Test number
- 922424909542
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass36,251 miles (+1,498)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 36,251 miles
- Test number
- 313288242869
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass34,753 miles (+1,757)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 34,753 miles
- Test number
- 615243404924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass32,996 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 32,996 miles
- Test number
- 595950143920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,327 miles (+2,069)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 31,327 miles
- Test number
- 606257727835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,258 miles (+2,087)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 29,258 miles
- Test number
- 756886575117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,171 miles (+3,225)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,171 miles
- Test number
- 995076574196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,946 miles (+2,952)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 23,946 miles
- Test number
- 678838473132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,994 miles (+2,659)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 20,994 miles
- Test number
- 307926062171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,335 miles (+2,831)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 18,335 miles
- Test number
- 399821381158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,504 miles (+2,028)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 15,504 miles
- Test number
- 543137360109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,476 miles (+2,511)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 13,476 miles
- Test number
- 351608169137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,965 miles (+2,388)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 10,965 miles
- Test number
- 361508768118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 8,577 miles
- Test number
- 393180487137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 ALA
- Does L55 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ALA is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 ALA?
- The MOT on L55 ALA is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 ALA done?
- L55 ALA was recorded at 42,209 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 1,758 miles a year.
- Has L55 ALA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 ALA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 ALA 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 L55 ALA find?
- L55 ALA passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes - advise immediate replacement; fuel cap/sealing device perishing, and 3 more.
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