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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 3,999 cc

L55 EJPMOT history

L55 EJP is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 58,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L55 EJP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
58,141 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 EJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 EJP was last recorded at 58,141 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2019: 48,578 miles, lower than 58,825 miles on 23 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,433 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,708 miles
Average per year
2,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,141 miles
  • 2024 – 56,433 miles
  • 2023 – 54,417 miles
  • 2022 – 52,732 miles
  • 2021 – 49,975 miles
  • 2019 – 48,578 miles
  • 2018 – 58,825 miles
  • 2016 – 38,485 miles
  • 2015 – 31,699 miles
  • 2014 – 27,314 miles
  • 2013 – 22,058 miles
  • 2012 – 18,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,141 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,141 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    351406120545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,433 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    250642880290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,417 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    182034621025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,732 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,732 miles
    Test number
    167861709245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,975 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,975 miles
    Test number
    356403217661
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Pass48,578 miles (-10,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    409236510037
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass58,825 miles (+20,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,825 miles
    Test number
    690593372280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,485 miles (+1,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,485 miles
    Test number
    521057917917
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to manufactures 2 mm wear band
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass36,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    524523351372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail36,838 miles (+5,139)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    449862081208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn up to cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass31,699 miles (+4,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    349979935183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass27,314 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,314 miles
    Test number
    567302044119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,058 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,058 miles
    Test number
    225843633136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,466 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,466 miles
    Test number
    106060012103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing very very close to cords on inner edges

Questions about L55 EJP

Does L55 EJP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 EJP expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 EJP?
The MOT on L55 EJP expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 EJP done?
L55 EJP was recorded at 58,141 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,934 miles a year.
Has L55 EJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 EJP has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L55 EJP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 EJP find?
L55 EJP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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