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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.

LR55 YDU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass75,286 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. Pass73,511 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,511 miles
    Test number
    293265175723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,386 miles (-2,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,386 miles
    Test number
    345791560934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,408 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,408 miles
    Test number
    409344148704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,698 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,698 miles
    Test number
    520726113601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass55,070 miles (+15,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    468586962390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,974 miles (+12,401)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,974 miles
    Test number
    757396041396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,573 miles
    Test number
    933999920346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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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