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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LL55 BPUMOT history

LL55 BPU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LL55 BPU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,966 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BPU was last recorded at 148,966 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 10,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,675 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,291 miles
Average per year
7,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,966 miles
  • 2024 – 138,675 miles
  • 2023 – 129,602 miles
  • 2022 – 121,599 miles
  • 2021 – 109,157 miles
  • 2020 – 93,347 miles
  • 2019 – 88,804 miles
  • 2018 – 85,157 miles
  • 2017 – 80,356 miles
  • 2016 – 75,589 miles
  • 2015 – 69,852 miles
  • 2014 – 64,602 miles
  • 2013 – 56,300 miles
  • 2012 – 49,372 miles
  • 2011 – 39,004 miles
  • 2009 – 29,438 miles
  • 2008 – 22,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,966 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,966 miles (+10,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,966 miles
    Test number
    568073377684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,675 miles (+9,073)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,675 miles
    Test number
    241683156228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,602 miles (+8,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,602 miles
    Test number
    459072233319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    838366715203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,599 miles (+12,442)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    637043164527
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,157 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    302385228788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,157 miles (+15,810)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    219348901380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    629962394556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,347 miles (+4,543)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    714376280828
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass88,804 miles (+3,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,804 miles
    Test number
    957468469040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,157 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    874929420421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,356 miles (+4,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    661319202677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass75,589 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    732676677333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,852 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    919014095088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,602 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    247188784067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,300 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    135932283048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,372 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    106328792022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,004 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,004 miles
    Test number
    818730211126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,438 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    381076209336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,388 miles
    Test number
    282064108337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL55 BPU

Does LL55 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL55 BPU expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BPU?
The MOT on LL55 BPU expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL55 BPU done?
LL55 BPU was recorded at 148,966 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 7,480 miles a year.
Has LL55 BPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BPU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL55 BPU 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 BPU find?
LL55 BPU passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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