
BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LS55 YFKMOT history
LS55 YFK is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 308,110 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 308,110 km
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 YFK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 YFK was last recorded at 308,110 km on 7 Feb 2025.
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 308,110 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass308,110 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 308,110 km
- Test number
- 972870028797
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass185,011 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 185,011 miles
- Test number
- 548223737159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail185,009 miles (+446)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,009 miles
- Test number
- 657537232321
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass184,563 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 184,563 miles
- Test number
- 670618706429
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail184,548 miles (+4,302)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,548 miles
- Test number
- 222612714009
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,246 miles (+4,492)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 180,246 miles
- Test number
- 414112613368
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level light on
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perrished but still forming a seal
Pass175,754 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 175,754 miles
- Test number
- 184799275033
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront head lamp washers in op
- AdvisoryCoolant level warning lamp in op
- AdvisoryPetrol cap seal deteriorated
Fail175,754 miles (+10,181)2 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,754 miles
- Test number
- 868598638160
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront head lamp washers in op
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS lamp on !
- AdvisoryCoolant level warning lamp in op
- AdvisoryPetrol cap seal deteriorated
Pass165,573 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 165,573 miles
- Test number
- 709445207008
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail165,521 miles (+15,082)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,521 miles
- Test number
- 340940923622
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass150,439 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 150,439 miles
- Test number
- 493202489177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Fail150,439 miles (+11,536)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,439 miles
- Test number
- 809339507958
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Pass138,903 miles (+12,704)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 138,903 miles
- Test number
- 878551287678
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass126,199 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 126,199 miles
- Test number
- 261062041767
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail126,199 miles (+9,798)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,199 miles
- Test number
- 964024425192
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass116,401 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 206140924802
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail116,401 miles (+14,038)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 658970630295
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass102,363 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 102,363 miles
- Test number
- 959852434328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on inside shoulder
Fail102,363 miles (+10,358)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,363 miles
- Test number
- 659762134322
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on inside shoulder
Pass92,005 miles (+6,174)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 92,005 miles
- Test number
- 379452233303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,831 miles (+12,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 85,831 miles
- Test number
- 698527453179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,667 miles (+15,375)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 73,667 miles
- Test number
- 368682552175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,292 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,292 miles
- Test number
- 168027741192
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass58,292 miles (+13,426)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 58,292 miles
- Test number
- 705767541187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,866 miles (+14,286)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 44,866 miles
- Test number
- 641460060193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,580 miles
- Test number
- 800312159139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 YFK
- Does LS55 YFK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 YFK expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 YFK?
- The MOT on LS55 YFK expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 YFK done?
- LS55 YFK was recorded at 308,110 km at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Has LS55 YFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 YFK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS55 YFK 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 LS55 YFK find?
- LS55 YFK passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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