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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS55 YFUMOT history

LS55 YFU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LS55 YFU blue 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,478 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YFU was last recorded at 82,478 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,478 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,478 miles
  • 2025 – 79,165 miles
  • 2024 – 75,300 miles
  • 2023 – 72,119 miles
  • 2022 – 69,231 miles
  • 2021 – 66,598 miles
  • 2020 – 64,256 miles
  • 2019 – 61,518 miles
  • 2018 – 58,505 miles
  • 2017 – 55,354 miles
  • 2016 – 51,187 miles
  • 2015 – 47,015 miles
  • 2014 – 36,697 miles
  • 2013 – 22,741 miles
  • 2012 – 21,671 miles
  • 2011 – 17,512 miles
  • 2010 – 12,208 miles
  • 2009 – 8,260 miles
  • 2008 – 6,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,478 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    507596718800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,478 miles (+3,313)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    536891646639
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,165 miles (+3,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,165 miles
    Test number
    517042474679
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass75,300 miles (+3,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    713191459912
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all steel brake pipes
  5. Pass72,119 miles (+2,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    300324498216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass69,231 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    350029153770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass66,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,598 miles
    Test number
    589216183261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail66,598 miles (+2,342)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,598 miles
    Test number
    857199477030
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass64,256 miles (+2,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    267544460547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass61,518 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    698631423974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,505 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    553887970231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,354 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    748298355508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,187 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,187 miles
    Test number
    421191599720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,015 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,015 miles
    Test number
    245858425410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Fail47,015 miles (+10,318)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,015 miles
    Test number
    588688625198
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass36,697 miles (+13,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    587854614165
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass22,741 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    108213733174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,671 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,671 miles
    Test number
    655207212345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,512 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,512 miles
    Test number
    328125421367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,208 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,208 miles
    Test number
    812603160331
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass8,260 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,260 miles
    Test number
    332152249302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    6,065 miles
    Test number
    390813438364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YFU

Does LS55 YFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YFU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YFU?
The MOT on LS55 YFU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YFU done?
LS55 YFU was recorded at 82,478 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
Has LS55 YFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YFU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 YFU 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 YFU find?
LS55 YFU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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