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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LS55 YWAMOT history

LS55 YWA is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

LS55 YWA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
110,266 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YWA was last recorded at 110,266 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 4,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,911 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,355 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,266 miles
  • 2024 – 105,911 miles
  • 2023 – 103,605 miles
  • 2022 – 101,959 miles
  • 2021 – 101,107 miles
  • 2019 – 99,430 miles
  • 2018 – 97,661 miles
  • 2017 – 92,506 miles
  • 2016 – 85,320 miles
  • 2015 – 78,164 miles
  • 2014 – 69,726 miles
  • 2013 – 60,257 miles
  • 2012 – 47,978 miles
  • 2011 – 36,129 miles
  • 2010 – 25,315 miles
  • 2008 – 21,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,266 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,266 miles (+4,355)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    120330568671
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,911 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,911 miles
    Test number
    891042783477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,885 miles (+25)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,885 miles
    Test number
    520258004718
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating disks (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  4. Fail105,860 miles (+2,255)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,860 miles
    Test number
    813627415447
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral 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))

  5. Pass103,605 miles (+1,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,605 miles
    Test number
    900881743099
    • 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))

  6. Pass101,959 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    895854061624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,107 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    209038127790
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,430 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,430 miles
    Test number
    986797543026
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake starting to bind

  9. Pass97,661 miles (+5,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    409392066351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange split

  10. Pass92,506 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    964169450954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,320 miles
    Test number
    557155723776
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  12. Fail85,320 miles (+35)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,320 miles
    Test number
    852759342995
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Fail85,285 miles (+7,121)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,285 miles
    Test number
    391274183721
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass78,164 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    275128225158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,726 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    596238674190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,257 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    295747783149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,157 miles (+12,179)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,157 miles
    Test number
    249133583475
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass47,978 miles (+11,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,978 miles
    Test number
    116379642061
    • 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)

  19. Pass36,129 miles (+10,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    575438021032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,315 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,315 miles
    Test number
    171361920066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,310 miles (+3,844)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,310 miles
    Test number
    182859810413
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre outer sidewall no cords visible

  22. Fail21,466 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,466 miles
    Test number
    120262358373
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre some outer side wall damage & tread edge wear
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer side wall damage
    • NoteSome noise/roughness in transmision/bearing on take up of drive

  23. Pass21,466 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,466 miles
    Test number
    333022058318
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre some outer side wall damage & tread edge wear
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer side wall damage
    • NoteSome noise/roughness in transmision/bearing on take up of drive

Questions about LS55 YWA

Does LS55 YWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YWA expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YWA?
The MOT on LS55 YWA expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YWA done?
LS55 YWA was recorded at 110,266 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has LS55 YWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YWA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 YWA 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 YWA find?
LS55 YWA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit.

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