
BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc
LR55 YDUMOT history
LR55 YDU is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 75,286 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,579 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 YDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 YDU was last recorded at 75,286 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jan 2019: 72,386 miles, lower than 74,408 miles on 16 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,302 miles · 21 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 984 miles
- Average per year
- 4,579 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 75,286 miles
- 2021 – 74,302 miles
- 2020 – 73,511 miles
- 2019 – 72,386 miles
- 2018 – 74,408 miles
- 2016 – 68,698 miles
- 2015 – 66,396 miles
- 2014 – 64,564 miles
- 2013 – 61,102 miles
- 2012 – 55,070 miles
- 2011 – 39,974 miles
- 2010 – 27,573 miles
- 2009 – 16,610 miles
- 2008 – 12,396 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight seepage
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.
Both catalytic converters and centre exhaust silencer internally deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,286 miles (+984)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 75,286 miles
- Test number
- 847829031217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight seepage
Pass74,302 miles (+791)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 74,302 miles
- Test number
- 908320576978
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass73,511 miles (+1,125)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,511 miles
- Test number
- 293265175723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,386 miles (-2,022)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 72,386 miles
- Test number
- 345791560934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,408 miles (+5,710)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,408 miles
- Test number
- 409344148704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,698 miles (+2,302)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,698 miles
- Test number
- 520726113601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,396 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,396 miles
- Test number
- 322193409764
- AdvisoryBoth catalytic converters and centre exhaust silencer internally deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Fail66,355 miles (+1,791)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,355 miles
- Test number
- 733864022771
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryBoth catalytic converters and centre exhaust silencer internally deteriorated
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Pass64,564 miles (+3,462)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 64,564 miles
- Test number
- 149272834321
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring warning lamp showing
Pass61,102 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 61,102 miles
- Test number
- 617162333332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Fail61,102 miles (+6,032)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,102 miles
- Test number
- 438291633373
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass55,070 miles (+15,096)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 55,070 miles
- Test number
- 468586962390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,974 miles (+12,401)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 39,974 miles
- Test number
- 757396041396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 27,573 miles
- Test number
- 933999920346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,573 miles (+10,963)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,573 miles
- Test number
- 403699720428
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,610 miles (+4,214)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 16,610 miles
- Test number
- 341324839326
- NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre sidewall
Pass12,396 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 12,396 miles
- Test number
- 204557748363
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Questions about LR55 YDU
- Does LR55 YDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 YDU expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 YDU?
- The MOT on LR55 YDU expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 YDU done?
- LR55 YDU was recorded at 75,286 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 4,579 miles a year.
- Has LR55 YDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 YDU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2015.
- Has the mileage on LR55 YDU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR55 YDU find?
- LR55 YDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear diff has slight seepage.
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