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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

L55 EEXMOT history

L55 EEX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L55 EEX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,276 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 EEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 EEX was last recorded at 107,276 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,838 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,438 miles
Average per year
5,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,276 miles
  • 2025 – 102,838 miles
  • 2024 – 98,750 miles
  • 2023 – 96,012 miles
  • 2022 – 92,671 miles
  • 2021 – 89,694 miles
  • 2020 – 86,744 miles
  • 2019 – 66,451 miles
  • 2018 – 65,761 miles
  • 2016 – 62,671 miles
  • 2015 – 45,392 miles
  • 2014 – 42,039 miles
  • 2013 – 37,806 miles
  • 2012 – 34,392 miles
  • 2011 – 31,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,276 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,276 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,276 miles
    Test number
    831476901384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,838 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    243626480355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,750 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    579135697527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,012 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,012 miles
    Test number
    490927727133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,671 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    665171186500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,694 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    467101465734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,744 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,744 miles
    Test number
    547877298247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,045 miles (+14,594)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    275204259408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,451 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,451 miles
    Test number
    835264383422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,761 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    163882702733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,671 miles (+17,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    752542456134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge // 245/35/18/// should be 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/35/18/// should be 255 /35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass45,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,392 miles
    Test number
    243964429577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,392 miles (+3,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,392 miles
    Test number
    683195079976
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass42,039 miles (+4,233)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    368072984409
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside Rear Tyre Wearing More On The Inner Edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass37,806 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,806 miles
    Test number
    425371593230
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components.
    • NoteUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  16. Fail37,606 miles (+3,214)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,606 miles
    Test number
    936211893219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components.
    • NoteUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  17. Pass34,392 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    436693692297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail34,386 miles (+3,195)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    786203992257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass31,191 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,191 miles
    Test number
    715327091274
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L55 EEX

Does L55 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 EEX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 EEX?
The MOT on L55 EEX is valid until 16 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 EEX done?
L55 EEX was recorded at 107,276 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
Has L55 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 EEX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on L55 EEX 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 EEX find?
L55 EEX passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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