BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L55 PAYMOT history
L55 PAY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 196,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 196,161 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 PAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 PAY was last recorded at 196,161 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 12,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 183,218 miles · 19 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,943 miles
- Average per year
- 11,596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,161 miles
- 2024 – 183,218 miles
- 2023 – 172,735 miles
- 2022 – 166,679 miles
- 2021 – 156,552 miles
- 2020 – 145,347 miles
- 2019 – 133,702 miles
- 2018 – 118,888 miles
- 2017 – 110,346 miles
- 2016 – 102,545 miles
- 2015 – 80,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,161 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 196,161 miles
- Test number
- 142578186284
- MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail196,161 miles (+12,943)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,161 miles
- Test number
- 599570708859
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass183,218 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 183,218 miles
- Test number
- 406613059440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail183,218 miles (+10,483)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,218 miles
- Test number
- 150995930265
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,735 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 172,735 miles
- Test number
- 803535369495
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail172,734 miles (+6,055)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,734 miles
- Test number
- 297701103125
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass166,679 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 166,679 miles
- Test number
- 470412468505
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Fail166,677 miles (+10,125)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,677 miles
- Test number
- 507058890620
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Pass156,552 miles (+11,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 156,552 miles
- Test number
- 474110415524
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,347 miles (+11,645)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 145,347 miles
- Test number
- 174704129849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,702 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 133,702 miles
- Test number
- 850337822297
- 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))
Fail133,702 miles (+14,814)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,702 miles
- Test number
- 575758935622
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- 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))
Pass118,888 miles (+8,542)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 118,888 miles
- Test number
- 863497666070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,346 miles (+7,801)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 110,346 miles
- Test number
- 962693389391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,545 miles (+22,459)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,545 miles
- Test number
- 810635441592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 80,086 miles
- Test number
- 457997681529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 PAY
- Does L55 PAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 PAY is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L55 PAY?
- The MOT on L55 PAY is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 PAY done?
- L55 PAY was recorded at 196,161 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 11,596 miles a year.
- Has L55 PAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 PAY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 PAY 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 PAY find?
- L55 PAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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