BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L55 NYBMOT history
L55 NYB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,833 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 129,833 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 NYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 4 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 NYB was last recorded at 129,833 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 14,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,686 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,147 miles
- Average per year
- 8,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,833 miles
- 2025 – 115,686 miles
- 2024 – 106,557 miles
- 2022 – 97,018 miles
- 2021 – 85,450 miles
- 2020 – 78,567 miles
- 2019 – 71,331 miles
- 2018 – 62,360 miles
- 2017 – 53,900 miles
- 2016 – 44,490 miles
- 2015 – 35,434 miles
- 2014 – 23,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
General corrosion to rear suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 129,833 miles
- Test number
- 858298079303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,833 miles (+14,147)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,833 miles
- Test number
- 564352297858
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass115,686 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 115,686 miles
- Test number
- 623640073524
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,683 miles (+9,126)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,683 miles
- Test number
- 624311507883
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,557 miles (+685)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 106,557 miles
- Test number
- 624581833062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,872 miles (+80)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 105,872 miles
- Test number
- 237172743545
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail105,792 miles (+8,774)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,792 miles
- Test number
- 634955671789
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass97,018 miles (+11,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,018 miles
- Test number
- 362622853384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,450 miles
- Test number
- 573830355850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,450 miles (+6,883)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,450 miles
- Test number
- 306025471824
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,567 miles (+7,236)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,567 miles
- Test number
- 676980196699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,331 miles (+8,971)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,331 miles
- Test number
- 375414415293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass62,360 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 62,360 miles
- Test number
- 784863184553
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,357 miles (+8,457)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,357 miles
- Test number
- 162556954245
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,900 miles (+9,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 53,900 miles
- Test number
- 402268782067
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 44,490 miles
- Test number
- 625747868706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,490 miles (+875)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,490 miles
- Test number
- 216396975385
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing, (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 43,615 miles
- Test number
- 204281735295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,612 miles (+8,178)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,612 miles
- Test number
- 616802489321
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass35,434 miles (+2,365)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 35,434 miles
- Test number
- 379743705203
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass33,069 miles (+9,330)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,069 miles
- Test number
- 447553085041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/front tyre on 1'6mm
Pass23,739 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 23,739 miles
- Test number
- 655922164073
- NoteBoth rear and n/s/f worn on edges
- NoteComponents covered under tray
Questions about L55 NYB
- Does L55 NYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 NYB is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 NYB?
- The MOT on L55 NYB is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 NYB done?
- L55 NYB was recorded at 129,833 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,606 miles a year.
- Has L55 NYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 NYB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 NYB 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 NYB find?
- L55 NYB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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