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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L55 SKRMOT history

L55 SKR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L55 SKR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,518 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SKR was last recorded at 86,518 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,197 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,321 miles
Average per year
4,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,518 miles
  • 2025 – 83,197 miles
  • 2024 – 79,054 miles
  • 2023 – 75,483 miles
  • 2022 – 71,573 miles
  • 2021 – 68,125 miles
  • 2020 – 64,889 miles
  • 2019 – 61,616 miles
  • 2018 – 58,049 miles
  • 2017 – 48,044 miles
  • 2016 – 42,421 miles
  • 2015 – 35,875 miles
  • 2014 – 28,583 miles
  • 2013 – 21,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,518 miles (+3,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    243291722455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass83,197 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    329030222331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,054 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,054 miles
    Test number
    814668490835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,483 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,483 miles
    Test number
    368869413914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,573 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,573 miles
    Test number
    618521037199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,125 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,125 miles
    Test number
    880475293604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,889 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,889 miles
    Test number
    211655261418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,616 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    879789835675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,049 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    832939676946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,014 miles (+1,090)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,014 miles
    Test number
    108803547413
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass56,924 miles (+8,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    366548675060
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass48,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    949592370017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,043 miles (+5,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    673347103534
    • FailureRear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)
  14. Pass42,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    146074622871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,421 miles (+6,546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    794608016430
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass35,875 miles (+7,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    278423365156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass28,583 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    396710844192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,557 miles
    Test number
    656118843138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SKR

Does L55 SKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SKR is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SKR?
The MOT on L55 SKR is valid until 19 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 SKR done?
L55 SKR was recorded at 86,518 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,953 miles a year.
Has L55 SKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SKR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L55 SKR 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 SKR find?
L55 SKR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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