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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L55 NMSMOT history

L55 NMS is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L55 NMS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,619 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 NMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 NMS was last recorded at 84,619 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 5,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,867 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,752 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,619 miles
  • 2025 – 78,867 miles
  • 2024 – 72,353 miles
  • 2023 – 66,756 miles
  • 2022 – 60,999 miles
  • 2021 – 42,213 miles
  • 2020 – 32,922 miles
  • 2019 – 22,751 miles
  • 2018 – 18,613 miles
  • 2017 – 11,952 miles
  • 2016 – 5,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,619 miles (+5,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,619 miles
    Test number
    822684177647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,867 miles (+6,514)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    225354089963
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,353 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    413095913203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    792520430152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,756 miles (+5,757)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    671633319542
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,999 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    420607657894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,188 miles (+12,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,188 miles
    Test number
    292918617087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,213 miles (+9,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    281588553090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    386926243407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,922 miles (+10,171)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    819843739204
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass22,751 miles (+4,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    22,751 miles
    Test number
    938156362540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass18,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    708462483664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail18,609 miles (+6,657)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,609 miles
    Test number
    243168862866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass11,952 miles (+6,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,952 miles
    Test number
    470259464056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass5,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    5,383 miles
    Test number
    989253751146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 NMS

Does L55 NMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 NMS is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 NMS?
The MOT on L55 NMS is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 NMS done?
L55 NMS was recorded at 84,619 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has L55 NMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 NMS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 NMS 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 NMS find?
L55 NMS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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