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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L55 YNCMOT history

L55 YNC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L55 YNC red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,396 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 YNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 YNC was last recorded at 88,396 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,172 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
4,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,396 miles
  • 2025 – 87,172 miles
  • 2024 – 85,914 miles
  • 2023 – 84,792 miles
  • 2021 – 83,236 miles
  • 2020 – 81,483 miles
  • 2019 – 79,555 miles
  • 2018 – 76,199 miles
  • 2017 – 74,703 miles
  • 2016 – 70,257 miles
  • 2015 – 65,084 miles
  • 2014 – 55,635 miles
  • 2013 – 46,484 miles
  • 2012 – 36,501 miles
  • 2011 – 29,415 miles
  • 2010 – 23,389 miles
  • 2008 – 17,351 miles
  • 2007 – 5,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,396 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,396 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    353800834163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,172 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    378194650478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,914 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    878360751883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,792 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,792 miles
    Test number
    386801895754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,236 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,236 miles
    Test number
    130466425069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass81,483 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,483 miles
    Test number
    958486994426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,555 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    225574312788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,199 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,199 miles
    Test number
    829596692981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,703 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    869191422668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,257 miles (+5,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    702789512366
    • AdvisoryHandbrakeonly just meets minimum requirement of 16%
  11. Pass65,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    504067852713
    • AdvisorySteering rack / arms have play = knocking.
  12. Fail65,084 miles (+9,449)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    411252793323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack / arms have play = knocking.
  13. Pass55,635 miles (+9,151)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,635 miles
    Test number
    435880504357
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting bold on inner egde.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bold on inner edges.
    • NoteTracking needs checking on the front.
  14. Pass46,484 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,484 miles
    Test number
    139265993212
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror cover missing.
  15. Fail46,454 miles (+9,953)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    516674193228
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror cover missing.
  16. Pass36,501 miles (+7,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,501 miles
    Test number
    225354382497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  17. Pass29,415 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,415 miles
    Test number
    237759601417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,389 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,389 miles
    Test number
    184686070040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,351 miles (+11,884)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,351 miles
    Test number
    233427878293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    5,467 miles
    Test number
    462925007258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 YNC

Does L55 YNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 YNC is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 YNC?
The MOT on L55 YNC is valid until 28 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 YNC done?
L55 YNC was recorded at 88,396 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,445 miles a year.
Has L55 YNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 YNC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on L55 YNC 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 YNC find?
L55 YNC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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