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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,895 cc

L55 HSBMOT history

L55 HSB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L55 HSB 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 20 May 2027
Mileage
94,115 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HSB was last recorded at 94,115 miles on 16 May 2026, 3,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,599 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,516 miles
Average per year
5,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,115 miles
  • 2025 – 90,599 miles
  • 2024 – 87,337 miles
  • 2023 – 83,932 miles
  • 2022 – 82,250 miles
  • 2020 – 82,100 miles
  • 2019 – 75,996 miles
  • 2018 – 69,626 miles
  • 2017 – 64,692 miles
  • 2016 – 59,809 miles
  • 2015 – 56,343 miles
  • 2014 – 44,089 miles
  • 2013 – 30,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,115 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has low effort
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Low on reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Advise low effort nearside rear parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements but does require attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,115 miles (+3,516)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    755342351814
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Low on reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass90,599 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    775057011623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise low effort nearside rear parking brake

  3. Fail90,588 miles (+3,251)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    259305361671
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise low effort nearside rear parking brake

  4. Pass87,337 miles (+3,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,337 miles
    Test number
    623707748068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,932 miles (+1,682)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    298987230424
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass82,250 miles (+150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    702559684541
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight underbody serface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,100 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    406576238551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake just met requirements but does require attention
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

  8. Fail82,100 miles (+6,104)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    194992871840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake just met requirements but does require attention
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

  9. Pass75,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    464040649481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing out of exhaust front pipe
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is corroded

  10. Fail75,996 miles (+6,370)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    297293973346
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing out of exhaust front pipe
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is corroded

  11. Pass69,626 miles (+4,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,626 miles
    Test number
    822219274582
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre starting to perish

  12. Pass64,692 miles (+4,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    636361900745
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting close to legal limits

  13. Pass59,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,809 miles
    Test number
    596625051014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,808 miles (+3,465)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    271852626586
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen

  15. Pass56,343 miles (+12,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,343 miles
    Test number
    509281056273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass44,089 miles (+13,949)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,089 miles
    Test number
    757290004381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,140 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,140 miles
    Test number
    316194493404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,936 miles
    Test number
    135904823061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 HSB

Does L55 HSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HSB is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 HSB?
The MOT on L55 HSB is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 HSB done?
L55 HSB was recorded at 94,115 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 5,124 miles a year.
Has L55 HSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HSB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 HSB 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 HSB find?
L55 HSB passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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