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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LS55 YFWMOT history

LS55 YFW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LS55 YFW 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 25 May 2027
Mileage
91,204 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YFW was last recorded at 91,204 miles on 26 May 2026, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,498 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
3,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,204 miles
  • 2025 – 90,498 miles
  • 2023 – 89,015 miles
  • 2022 – 88,295 miles
  • 2021 – 87,560 miles
  • 2020 – 86,467 miles
  • 2019 – 84,223 miles
  • 2018 – 82,237 miles
  • 2017 – 79,847 miles
  • 2016 – 77,223 miles
  • 2015 – 72,526 miles
  • 2014 – 67,519 miles
  • 2013 – 58,286 miles
  • 2012 – 49,197 miles
  • 2011 – 44,404 miles
  • 2010 – 40,418 miles
  • 2009 – 34,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,204 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,204 miles (+706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    621533011606
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,498 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    647364893839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,015 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,015 miles
    Test number
    247863473129
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    612045501334
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,295 miles (+735)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    413089282836
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,560 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,560 miles
    Test number
    448954106612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,467 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    877949629449
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail86,467 miles (+2,244)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    375869822383
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass84,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    970033725877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

  10. Fail84,223 miles (+1,986)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    598562227569
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

  11. Pass82,237 miles (+2,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    634166889517
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass79,847 miles (+2,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    685756931338
    • AdvisoryAmber brake warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass77,223 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    287092336897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,526 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    863123514915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    517795904207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail67,518 miles (+9,232)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    476315704269
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,286 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    378704913400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,197 miles
    Test number
    486522302237
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail49,197 miles (+4,793)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,197 miles
    Test number
    529482102210
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,404 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    266625981481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,418 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    153067980104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    312233509242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS55 YFW

Does LS55 YFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YFW is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YFW?
The MOT on LS55 YFW is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YFW done?
LS55 YFW was recorded at 91,204 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,380 miles a year.
Has LS55 YFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YFW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 YFW 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 YFW find?
LS55 YFW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside handbrake effort low; oil leak, but not excessive.

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