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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

L55 NLCMOT history

L55 NLC is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

L55 NLC red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
135,053 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 NLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 NLC was last recorded at 135,053 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,048 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,053 miles
  • 2021 – 127,474 miles
  • 2020 – 120,879 miles
  • 2018 – 108,026 miles
  • 2017 – 102,547 miles
  • 2016 – 93,957 miles
  • 2015 – 85,278 miles
  • 2014 – 77,071 miles
  • 2013 – 68,185 miles
  • 2012 – 58,288 miles
  • 2011 – 53,002 miles
  • 2010 – 50,539 miles
  • 2009 – 37,972 miles
  • 2008 – 30,769 miles
  • 2007 – 23,401 miles
  • 2006 – 14,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,053 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,053 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,053 miles
    Test number
    147830825895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,048 miles (+25)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,048 miles
    Test number
    310060806778
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,023 miles (+7,549)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    600576956633
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,474 miles (+6,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    104884953123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,879 miles (+12,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,879 miles
    Test number
    170177307238
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,026 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,026 miles
    Test number
    779206321234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,018 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    587287545052
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass102,547 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    580482178100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,957 miles (+8,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    124347909252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease

  10. Pass85,278 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    689559705260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,071 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    108438894159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,185 miles (+9,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    936512093134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,288 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,288 miles
    Test number
    736680802299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,002 miles (+2,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    736896391154
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass50,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    232893300222
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a cut in it but not exposing cords

  16. Fail50,539 miles (+12,567)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    390323800295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a cut in it but not exposing cords

  17. Pass37,972 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    233720169131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,769 miles (+7,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,769 miles
    Test number
    484300188129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  19. Fail23,401 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    612186177177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass23,401 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    950086777199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,480 miles
    Test number
    804038986152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 NLC

Does L55 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 NLC expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 NLC?
The MOT on L55 NLC expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 NLC done?
L55 NLC was recorded at 135,053 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 7,675 miles a year.
Has L55 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 NLC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 NLC 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 NLC find?
L55 NLC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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