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BMW 4 Series

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L55 LAEMOT history

L55 LAE is a black petrol BMW 4 Series first used on 24 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 49,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L55 LAE black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,654 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
4 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LAE was last recorded at 49,654 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,407 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,247 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,654 miles
  • 2025 – 47,407 miles
  • 2024 – 45,273 miles
  • 2023 – 43,089 miles
  • 2022 – 41,068 miles
  • 2021 – 39,317 miles
  • 2020 – 38,583 miles
  • 2019 – 36,784 miles
  • 2018 – 33,984 miles
  • 2017 – 32,222 miles
  • 2016 – 30,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    241922453273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,654 miles (+2,247)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    741916699475
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID unit fitted. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam HID unit fitted. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass47,407 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    436487132020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,273 miles (+2,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,273 miles
    Test number
    989260845979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass43,089 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,089 miles
    Test number
    490490633532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,068 miles (+1,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,068 miles
    Test number
    362595521224
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,317 miles (+734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,317 miles
    Test number
    431153920624
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,583 miles (+1,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,583 miles
    Test number
    558389020235
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,784 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    709441210013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,984 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,984 miles
    Test number
    495602685300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,222 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    827568617695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass30,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    140691297179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LAE

Does L55 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LAE is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LAE?
The MOT on L55 LAE is valid until 27 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 LAE done?
L55 LAE was recorded at 49,654 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has L55 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LAE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 LAE 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 LAE find?
L55 LAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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