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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L55 WBYMOT history

L55 WBY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 105,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

L55 WBY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
105,196 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WBY
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
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WBY was last recorded at 105,196 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 5,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,479 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,717 miles
Average per year
7,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,196 miles
  • 2024 – 99,479 miles
  • 2023 – 92,794 miles
  • 2022 – 79,076 miles
  • 2021 – 72,003 miles
  • 2020 – 67,654 miles
  • 2019 – 62,996 miles
  • 2018 – 57,914 miles
  • 2017 – 52,413 miles
  • 2016 – 42,667 miles
  • 2015 – 29,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,196 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,196 miles
    Test number
    402835268897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,194 miles (+5,715)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,194 miles
    Test number
    872166276351
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  3. Pass99,479 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    949808274205
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    914720028922
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail92,792 miles (+13,716)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,792 miles
    Test number
    653666683449
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,076 miles (+7,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,076 miles
    Test number
    166201476966
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,003 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    418327322860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,654 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,654 miles
    Test number
    349882782579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,996 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    484796210481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,914 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    849119708913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,413 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    159121048931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,667 miles (+12,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    877227011504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass29,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    609692005230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 WBY

Does L55 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 WBY expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 WBY?
The MOT on L55 WBY expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 WBY done?
L55 WBY was recorded at 105,196 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 7,394 miles a year.
Has L55 WBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WBY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 WBY 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 WBY find?
L55 WBY passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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