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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

L55 XEYMOT history

L55 XEY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L55 XEY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,232 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 XEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 XEY was last recorded at 75,232 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,256 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
976 miles
Average per year
2,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,232 miles
  • 2025 – 74,256 miles
  • 2024 – 73,481 miles
  • 2023 – 71,708 miles
  • 2022 – 70,372 miles
  • 2021 – 68,736 miles
  • 2020 – 65,227 miles
  • 2019 – 64,115 miles
  • 2018 – 63,273 miles
  • 2017 – 62,840 miles
  • 2016 – 61,835 miles
  • 2015 – 61,241 miles
  • 2014 – 59,946 miles
  • 2013 – 54,863 miles
  • 2011 – 45,678 miles
  • 2010 – 37,419 miles
  • 2009 – 36,235 miles
  • 2008 – 32,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 rear tyre valve cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,232 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,232 miles
    Test number
    497813613255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass74,256 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    406800657273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,481 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    650347638709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,708 miles (+1,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,708 miles
    Test number
    690849446190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,372 miles (+1,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    248065205738
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads in poor condition

  6. Pass68,736 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,736 miles
    Test number
    769335894510
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve cracked

  7. Pass65,227 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    186154260627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,115 miles (+842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    687297526413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass63,273 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    287844051272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,840 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    767034874617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,835 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    101657757159
    • 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)

  12. Pass61,241 miles (+1,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    137826435472
    • 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. Pass59,946 miles (+5,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,946 miles
    Test number
    998775244090
    • NoteO/s wishbone rear bush weak

  14. Pass54,863 miles (+9,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    109171153055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light illumiated

  15. Pass45,678 miles (+8,259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    638275001314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,419 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,419 miles
    Test number
    521698390230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,235 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,235 miles
    Test number
    361566899483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,378 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    483911998217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,734 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    564963438116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,598 miles
    Test number
    993801258094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L55 XEY

Does L55 XEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 XEY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 XEY?
The MOT on L55 XEY is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 XEY done?
L55 XEY was recorded at 75,232 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,530 miles a year.
Has L55 XEY ever failed its MOT?
No. L55 XEY has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L55 XEY 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 XEY find?
L55 XEY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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