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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L55 SJNMOT history

L55 SJN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L55 SJN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,662 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SJN was last recorded at 103,662 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,919 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,743 miles
Average per year
5,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,662 miles
  • 2025 – 101,919 miles
  • 2024 – 100,245 miles
  • 2023 – 96,838 miles
  • 2022 – 94,224 miles
  • 2021 – 90,875 miles
  • 2020 – 86,171 miles
  • 2019 – 80,483 miles
  • 2018 – 74,274 miles
  • 2017 – 67,156 miles
  • 2016 – 59,374 miles
  • 2015 – 49,487 miles
  • 2014 – 37,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,662 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,662 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    293399941522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,919 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    585996390086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,245 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    359761522521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,838 miles (+2,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,838 miles
    Test number
    532593867226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass94,224 miles (+3,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,224 miles
    Test number
    624604241999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass90,875 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    523547958503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,171 miles (+5,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,171 miles
    Test number
    992215043236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass80,483 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,483 miles
    Test number
    771172565906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
  9. Fail80,475 miles (+6,201)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    340178446504
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
  10. Pass74,274 miles (+7,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    474405803630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges
  11. Pass67,156 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    531402488818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,374 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    434838327921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,487 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,487 miles
    Test number
    203582694128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,423 miles (+11,473)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    425000178012
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass37,950 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,950 miles
    Test number
    378298154474
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread and splitting on inner edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges of tread and badly splitting on inner edge of tread

Questions about L55 SJN

Does L55 SJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SJN is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SJN?
The MOT on L55 SJN is valid until 27 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 SJN done?
L55 SJN was recorded at 103,662 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
Has L55 SJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SJN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L55 SJN 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 SJN find?
L55 SJN passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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