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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LL55 BAVMOT history

LL55 BAV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LL55 BAV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
65,755 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BAV was last recorded at 65,755 miles on 13 May 2026, 8,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,471 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,284 miles
Average per year
2,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,755 miles
  • 2025 – 57,471 miles
  • 2022 – 56,532 miles
  • 2021 – 55,145 miles
  • 2020 – 54,171 miles
  • 2019 – 52,656 miles
  • 2018 – 50,603 miles
  • 2017 – 47,889 miles
  • 2016 – 46,138 miles
  • 2015 – 40,779 miles
  • 2014 – 37,180 miles
  • 2013 – 36,010 miles
  • 2011 – 34,773 miles
  • 2010 – 30,079 miles
  • 2009 – 25,568 miles
  • 2008 – 20,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,755 miles
    Test number
    106535057503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,755 miles (+8,284)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,755 miles
    Test number
    772698266027
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lolly pop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lolly pop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,471 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    293110512011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,532 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,532 miles
    Test number
    384135916682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,145 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    412220031531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,171 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    772248020776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,656 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    199079983337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,603 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    844155586642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,889 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    190576114428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,138 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,138 miles
    Test number
    725324925517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    873541904533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,940 miles (+4,161)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    382705520792
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,779 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,779 miles
    Test number
    562965540264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,180 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,180 miles
    Test number
    546785144240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,129 miles (+803)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,129 miles
    Test number
    459670244212
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass36,326 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,326 miles
    Test number
    639892804173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    329091503138
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Fail36,010 miles (+1,237)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    796051603171
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass34,773 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    385074861440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,079 miles (+4,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,079 miles
    Test number
    780745040205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,568 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    282096569267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass20,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,119 miles
    Test number
    982177648271
    • 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)

Questions about LL55 BAV

Does LL55 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 BAV is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BAV?
The MOT on LL55 BAV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 BAV done?
LL55 BAV was recorded at 65,755 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
Has LL55 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BAV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL55 BAV 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 LL55 BAV find?
LL55 BAV passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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