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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L55 EDEMOT history

L55 EDE is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L55 EDE red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,004 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 EDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 EDE was last recorded at 71,004 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,451 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,553 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,004 miles
  • 2025 – 68,451 miles
  • 2024 – 64,917 miles
  • 2023 – 61,895 miles
  • 2021 – 57,190 miles
  • 2020 – 54,396 miles
  • 2019 – 52,012 miles
  • 2018 – 48,788 miles
  • 2017 – 42,984 miles
  • 2016 – 34,697 miles
  • 2015 – 26,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,004 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,004 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    580073037427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,451 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,451 miles
    Test number
    639888206264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,917 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    754144259317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,850 miles (+2,955)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    975749403208
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass61,895 miles (+4,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    408277020781
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,190 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    810303500947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,396 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,396 miles
    Test number
    327823522789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,012 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,012 miles
    Test number
    400737826720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,788 miles (+5,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,788 miles
    Test number
    469719240967
    • 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))
  10. Pass42,984 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    576890993015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,697 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,697 miles
    Test number
    918870918821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,095 miles
    Test number
    629815314854
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall
    • AdvisorySigns of wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight movement to o/s/f road wheel possible inner steering rack joint

Questions about L55 EDE

Does L55 EDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 EDE is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 EDE?
The MOT on L55 EDE is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 EDE done?
L55 EDE was recorded at 71,004 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has L55 EDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 EDE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 EDE 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 EDE find?
L55 EDE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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