BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
L55 YAHMOT history
L55 YAH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 190,051 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,436 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 YAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 2 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 YAH was last recorded at 190,051 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 15,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,720 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,331 miles
- Average per year
- 10,436 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,051 miles
- 2025 – 174,720 miles
- 2024 – 151,992 miles
- 2023 – 146,579 miles
- 2022 – 136,558 miles
- 2021 – 123,858 miles
- 2020 – 112,113 miles
- 2019 – 101,162 miles
- 2018 – 89,411 miles
- 2017 – 81,365 miles
- 2016 – 68,739 miles
- 2015 – 60,555 miles
- 2014 – 49,680 miles
- 2013 – 44,668 miles
- 2011 – 35,262 miles
- 2010 – 26,699 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,051 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,051 miles (+15,331)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 190,051 miles
- Test number
- 145023888445
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass174,720 miles (+22,728)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 174,720 miles
- Test number
- 549079751319
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,992 miles (+5,413)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 151,992 miles
- Test number
- 495274432316
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,579 miles (+10,021)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 146,579 miles
- Test number
- 602884746627
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,558 miles (+12,700)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 136,558 miles
- Test number
- 712768946596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,858 miles (+11,745)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 123,858 miles
- Test number
- 505294752720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,113 miles (+10,951)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 112,113 miles
- Test number
- 171041721604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,162 miles (+11,751)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 101,162 miles
- Test number
- 660914969635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,411 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 89,411 miles
- Test number
- 469143945810
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fail89,408 miles (+8,043)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,408 miles
- Test number
- 373831586958
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,365 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 81,365 miles
- Test number
- 552391916890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,132 miles (+12,393)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,132 miles
- Test number
- 839529057123
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass68,739 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,739 miles
- Test number
- 522464600494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,737 miles (+8,182)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,737 miles
- Test number
- 121409387230
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass60,555 miles (+10,875)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,555 miles
- Test number
- 735008855094
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,680 miles (+5,012)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,680 miles
- Test number
- 947084264051
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront discs pitted
- NoteRear discs slightly pitted
- NoteRear pads worn
- NoteRear tyres 3mm
Pass44,668 miles (+34)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 44,668 miles
- Test number
- 696519153010
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail44,634 miles (+9,372)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,634 miles
- Test number
- 309837453066
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass35,262 miles (+8,563)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 35,262 miles
- Test number
- 448920931246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 26,699 miles
- Test number
- 490271130214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 YAH
- Does L55 YAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 YAH is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 YAH?
- The MOT on L55 YAH is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 YAH done?
- L55 YAH was recorded at 190,051 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 10,436 miles a year.
- Has L55 YAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 YAH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2018.
- Has the mileage on L55 YAH 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 YAH find?
- L55 YAH passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.
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