BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L55 CDHMOT history
L55 CDH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,708 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 121,708 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 CDH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 21 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 CDH was last recorded at 121,708 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 9,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,421 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,287 miles
- Average per year
- 8,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,708 miles
- 2025 – 112,421 miles
- 2024 – 103,734 miles
- 2023 – 94,925 miles
- 2022 – 84,417 miles
- 2021 – 74,724 miles
- 2020 – 66,068 miles
- 2019 – 56,292 miles
- 2018 – 46,606 miles
- 2017 – 37,567 miles
- 2016 – 28,461 miles
- 2015 – 23,695 miles
- 2014 – 21,606 miles
- 2013 – 16,202 miles
- 2012 – 12,993 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,708 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 121,708 miles
- Test number
- 985334447748
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail121,708 miles (+9,287)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,708 miles
- Test number
- 264330827038
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,421 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,421 miles
- Test number
- 493154737032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail112,420 miles (+8,686)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,420 miles
- Test number
- 595800475166
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,734 miles (+8,809)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 103,734 miles
- Test number
- 518723273967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,925 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,925 miles
- Test number
- 419670386260
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail94,925 miles (+10,508)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,925 miles
- Test number
- 334290115868
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 ssr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass84,417 miles (+9,693)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 84,417 miles
- Test number
- 823633836842
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,724 miles (+8,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,724 miles
- Test number
- 669794752915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,068 miles (+9,776)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,068 miles
- Test number
- 101397794683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,292 miles (+9,686)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 56,292 miles
- Test number
- 564497882144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,606 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 46,606 miles
- Test number
- 440175505832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,567 miles (+9,000)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,567 miles
- Test number
- 717554612583
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,567 miles (+9,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,567 miles
- Test number
- 794978236636
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,461 miles (+4,766)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,461 miles
- Test number
- 697087283594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,695 miles (+2,089)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 23,695 miles
- Test number
- 158288975005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,606 miles (+5,404)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 21,606 miles
- Test number
- 769752034209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,202 miles (+3,209)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 16,202 miles
- Test number
- 399900943406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,993 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 12,993 miles
- Test number
- 927725352295
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L55 CDH
- Does L55 CDH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 CDH is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 CDH?
- The MOT on L55 CDH is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 CDH done?
- L55 CDH was recorded at 121,708 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,002 miles a year.
- Has L55 CDH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 CDH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 CDH 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 CDH find?
- L55 CDH passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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