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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L55 AUCMOT history

L55 AUC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L55 AUC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,878 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AUC was last recorded at 55,878 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,798 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,080 miles
Average per year
4,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,878 miles
  • 2025 – 51,798 miles
  • 2024 – 48,772 miles
  • 2023 – 45,049 miles
  • 2022 – 39,912 miles
  • 2021 – 35,357 miles
  • 2020 – 33,626 miles
  • 2019 – 24,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,878 miles
    Test number
    231465290806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail55,874 miles (+4,076)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,874 miles
    Test number
    627695818547
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass51,798 miles (+3,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,798 miles
    Test number
    804683947597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,772 miles (+3,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    946332264058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass45,049 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    809596003165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,912 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    540880247651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,357 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    969968740606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,626 miles (+8,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    223779148883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass24,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,880 miles
    Test number
    571025687445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 AUC

Does L55 AUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AUC is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AUC?
The MOT on L55 AUC is valid until 19 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 AUC done?
L55 AUC was recorded at 55,878 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,231 miles a year.
Has L55 AUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AUC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 AUC 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 AUC find?
L55 AUC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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