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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LS55 YFVMOT history

LS55 YFV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS55 YFV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,429 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YFV was last recorded at 76,429 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,718 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,711 miles
Average per year
3,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,429 miles
  • 2024 – 72,718 miles
  • 2023 – 63,886 miles
  • 2022 – 55,700 miles
  • 2021 – 48,810 miles
  • 2020 – 41,327 miles
  • 2019 – 39,572 miles
  • 2018 – 37,894 miles
  • 2017 – 35,500 miles
  • 2016 – 32,813 miles
  • 2015 – 30,351 miles
  • 2014 – 27,657 miles
  • 2013 – 25,226 miles
  • 2012 – 22,544 miles
  • 2011 – 19,690 miles
  • 2010 – 16,226 miles
  • 2009 – 13,105 miles
  • 2008 – 10,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    405062139125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (smooth) (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail76,429 miles (+3,711)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    722421427324
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (smooth) (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass72,718 miles (+8,832)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,718 miles
    Test number
    551733256043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,886 miles (+8,186)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    382617775338
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,700 miles (+6,890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    947105228815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to limit inner edge
  6. Pass48,810 miles (+7,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    574823214631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass41,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,327 miles
    Test number
    289956230299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,327 miles (+1,755)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,327 miles
    Test number
    716765841537
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass39,572 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    394969275242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,894 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    168559083197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,500 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,500 miles
    Test number
    518280311236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,813 miles (+2,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    968658584470
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass30,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    902853590704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,351 miles (+2,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    427450255277
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass27,657 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    909230704312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,226 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,226 miles
    Test number
    398759403369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,544 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,544 miles
    Test number
    418407102388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,690 miles
    Test number
    438204401390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,690 miles (+3,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,690 miles
    Test number
    438754001457
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass16,226 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,226 miles
    Test number
    353428290222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,105 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,105 miles
    Test number
    233299909312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,055 miles
    Test number
    484661218303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YFV

Does LS55 YFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YFV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YFV?
The MOT on LS55 YFV is valid until 21 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 YFV done?
LS55 YFV was recorded at 76,429 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,880 miles a year.
Has LS55 YFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YFV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 YFV 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 YFV find?
LS55 YFV passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (smooth).

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