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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

L55 GOHMOT history

L55 GOH is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

L55 GOH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,921 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GOH was last recorded at 133,921 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,957 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,964 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,921 miles
  • 2025 – 131,957 miles
  • 2024 – 129,616 miles
  • 2023 – 129,104 miles
  • 2022 – 128,282 miles
  • 2021 – 125,202 miles
  • 2020 – 124,949 miles
  • 2019 – 122,932 miles
  • 2018 – 114,091 miles
  • 2017 – 106,362 miles
  • 2016 – 99,126 miles
  • 2015 – 90,716 miles
  • 2014 – 83,565 miles
  • 2013 – 82,077 miles
  • 2012 – 75,831 miles
  • 2011 – 70,453 miles
  • 2010 – 59,684 miles
  • 2009 – 46,986 miles
  • 2008 – 33,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,921 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.

  • Rear Diff has oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,921 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,921 miles
    Test number
    632208083381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,957 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,957 miles
    Test number
    205169459708
    • AdvisoryRear Diff has oil leak

  3. Fail131,949 miles (+2,333)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,949 miles
    Test number
    159189463402
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff has oil leak

  4. Pass129,616 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,616 miles
    Test number
    928147870680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,444 miles (+340)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,444 miles
    Test number
    149221299003
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,104 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    203971456241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,282 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,282 miles
    Test number
    110096148923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,280 miles (+3,078)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,280 miles
    Test number
    822944719846
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass125,202 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    952697602554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,949 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,949 miles
    Test number
    609530842753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,932 miles (+8,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,932 miles
    Test number
    198608562674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,091 miles (+253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,091 miles
    Test number
    556515913976
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play n/s o/s rear suspension top arm outer hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flange corroded
    • AdvisorySlight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension flexy brake hoses
    • AdvisoryVarious minor engine oil leaks

  13. Fail113,838 miles (+7,476)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    609347861709
    • FailureBrake back plate(s) securing device loose n/s o/s front back plates insecure (3.5.1j)
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust excessively blowing (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak various engine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play n/s o/s rear suspension top hub ball joints (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass106,362 miles (+7,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,362 miles
    Test number
    304278667274
    • AdvisoryOsf wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

  15. Pass99,126 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,126 miles
    Test number
    567331733022
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  16. Fail99,125 miles (+8,409)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,125 miles
    Test number
    792147959720
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear were joins to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  17. Pass90,716 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    775014855192
    • NoteAdvise front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

  18. Fail90,716 miles (+7,151)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    277754155188
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

  19. Pass83,565 miles (+1,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    238231074466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,077 miles
    Test number
    187778573461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,077 miles (+6,246)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,077 miles
    Test number
    936712373036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,831 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    195268462023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,453 miles (+10,769)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    608799441080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,684 miles (+12,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    684213960085
    • 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)

  25. Pass46,986 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    541443969085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,980 miles (+13,500)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,980 miles
    Test number
    144942369037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail33,480 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    144809558446
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass33,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    273479658027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 GOH

Does L55 GOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GOH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 GOH?
The MOT on L55 GOH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GOH done?
L55 GOH was recorded at 133,921 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has L55 GOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GOH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 GOH 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 GOH find?
L55 GOH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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