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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

LB15 YSWMOT history

LB15 YSW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,551 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 YSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 YSW was last recorded at 73,551 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,573 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,978 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,551 miles
  • 2025 – 70,573 miles
  • 2024 – 67,988 miles
  • 2023 – 64,689 miles
  • 2022 – 59,894 miles
  • 2021 – 48,365 miles
  • 2020 – 40,431 miles
  • 2019 – 35,959 miles
  • 2018 – 28,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,551 miles
    Test number
    684802405351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail73,550 miles (+2,977)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    505441571976
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers not tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,573 miles (+2,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    199037594070
    • AdvisoryFront low pressure in front washers- still providing adequate fluid to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass67,988 miles (+3,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    570469262902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge 225/45/18 95 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm also cracked and perished 255/40/18 99 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted preventing further inspection

  5. Pass64,689 miles (+4,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    600679203063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/18
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder 255/40/18

  6. Pass59,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,894 miles
    Test number
    543302061776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted obscuring components

  7. Fail59,893 miles (+11,528)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    619518710310
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted obscuring components

  8. Pass48,365 miles (+7,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    825409392448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    345874338629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,431 miles (+4,472)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    141912915029
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass35,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    104960268556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail35,959 miles (+7,718)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    800121895125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass28,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    313605532376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB15 YSW

Does LB15 YSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 YSW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 YSW?
The MOT on LB15 YSW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 YSW done?
LB15 YSW was recorded at 73,551 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has LB15 YSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 YSW has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB15 YSW 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 LB15 YSW find?
LB15 YSW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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