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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LS55 YFMMOT history

LS55 YFM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS55 YFM green 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 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,511 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YFM was last recorded at 154,511 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,521 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,990 miles
Average per year
8,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,511 miles
  • 2024 – 149,521 miles
  • 2023 – 143,261 miles
  • 2022 – 136,857 miles
  • 2021 – 129,223 miles
  • 2020 – 120,333 miles
  • 2019 – 114,967 miles
  • 2018 – 105,903 miles
  • 2017 – 96,427 miles
  • 2016 – 86,800 miles
  • 2015 – 80,091 miles
  • 2014 – 73,665 miles
  • 2013 – 67,525 miles
  • 2012 – 58,192 miles
  • 2011 – 48,373 miles
  • 2010 – 38,100 miles
  • 2009 – 27,161 miles
  • 2008 – 18,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,511 miles
    Test number
    493954208776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail154,509 miles (+4,988)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,509 miles
    Test number
    693938358369
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass149,521 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    406873474739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,261 miles (+6,404)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,261 miles
    Test number
    382733708326
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,857 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,857 miles
    Test number
    311694486547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,223 miles
    Test number
    210502545026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,223 miles (+8,890)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,223 miles
    Test number
    940532424126
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass120,333 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,333 miles
    Test number
    202797781706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,967 miles
    Test number
    756399523788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,967 miles (+9,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,967 miles
    Test number
    841850089230
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,903 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,903 miles
    Test number
    556995820528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,427 miles
    Test number
    173063246503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,427 miles (+9,627)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,427 miles
    Test number
    378377414383
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass86,800 miles (+6,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    655695445694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass80,091 miles (+6,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,091 miles
    Test number
    119066607271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass73,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    116620534374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,665 miles (+6,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    437580134472
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail67,525 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,525 miles
    Test number
    329716513306
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass67,525 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,525 miles
    Test number
    386336213308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,192 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,192 miles
    Test number
    158578222352
    • NoteOffside front thrust arm bush slightly leaking hydraulic fluid
    • NoteSlight Gearbox oil leak

  21. Fail58,192 miles (+9,819)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,192 miles
    Test number
    815307122337
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOffside front thrust arm bush slightly leaking hydraulic fluid
    • NoteSlight Gearbox oil leak

  22. Pass48,373 miles (+10,273)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    617281721382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    264390520348
    • NoteAll 4 alloy wheels have been kerbed

  24. Fail38,100 miles (+10,939)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    293480020358
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll 4 alloy wheels have been kerbed

  25. Pass27,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    420861529452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,161 miles (+9,109)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    711861529341
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass18,052 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,052 miles
    Test number
    432650338415
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear door and 1/4 panel wheel arch
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing low from inner edges
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing low,each side 3mm

Questions about LS55 YFM

Does LS55 YFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YFM is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YFM?
The MOT on LS55 YFM is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YFM done?
LS55 YFM was recorded at 154,511 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,018 miles a year.
Has LS55 YFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YFM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 YFM 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 YFM find?
LS55 YFM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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