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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

L55 UEPMOT history

L55 UEP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2023.

L55 UEP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2024
Mileage
108,990 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 UEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 UEP was last recorded at 108,990 miles on 14 Jun 2023, 7,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,876 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
7,114 miles
Average per year
5,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,990 miles
  • 2022 – 101,876 miles
  • 2021 – 94,716 miles
  • 2020 – 77,018 miles
  • 2019 – 69,995 miles
  • 2018 – 63,172 miles
  • 2017 – 59,794 miles
  • 2016 – 58,877 miles
  • 2015 – 56,205 miles
  • 2014 – 51,251 miles
  • 2013 – 47,053 miles
  • 2012 – 42,143 miles
  • 2011 – 38,427 miles
  • 2010 – 33,731 miles
  • 2009 – 29,193 miles
  • 2008 – 23,442 miles
  • 2007 – 18,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,990 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust centre clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,990 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    555008879867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,876 miles (+7,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,876 miles
    Test number
    595291759543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAfter market exhaust silencer fitted
  3. Pass94,716 miles (+17,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,716 miles
    Test number
    409588741644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,018 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    279197216109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,995 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    750195947203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,172 miles (+3,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    386425870797
    • AdvisoryEnging covers fitted
  7. Pass59,794 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,794 miles
    Test number
    242217479512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,877 miles
    Test number
    106364074908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  9. Fail58,877 miles (+2,672)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,877 miles
    Test number
    415237461379
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  10. Pass56,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    730705532743
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
  11. Fail56,205 miles (+4,954)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    576974405269
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
  12. Pass51,251 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    847497584262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass47,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    196492883291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail47,053 miles (+4,910)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    426691283289
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass42,143 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    306320592299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass38,427 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    505534381282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,731 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    960849270294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,193 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,193 miles
    Test number
    111976589290
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear door outer handle sticking
  19. Pass29,193 miles (+5,751)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,193 miles
    Test number
    601586689249
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear door outer handle sticking
  20. Pass23,442 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,442 miles
    Test number
    823808988237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass18,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,090 miles
    Test number
    881144607333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 UEP

Does L55 UEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 UEP expired on 23 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 UEP?
The MOT on L55 UEP expired on 23 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 UEP done?
L55 UEP was recorded at 108,990 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2023, an average of 5,820 miles a year.
Has L55 UEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 UEP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on L55 UEP 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 UEP find?
L55 UEP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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