BMW 3 SERIES YC55VVR has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 189,164 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 10:42.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Friday 23rd October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

YC55VVR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 2026189,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202423RD OCTOBER 2025181,564 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202323RD OCTOBER 2024173,444 MI
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 2023173,444 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202223RD OCTOBER 2023161,670 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2022161,668 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202123RD OCTOBER 2022154,889 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2021154,885 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202023RD OCTOBER 2021148,008 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Are Greased (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED31ST MAY 201930TH NOVEMBER 2020146,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED1ST JUNE 201831ST MAY 2019144,996 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED30TH MAY 2018144,955 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pad(s) Wear Indicator Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED22ND MAY 201721ST MAY 2018142,712 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201429TH OCTOBER 2015139,912 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201329TH OCTOBER 2014135,691 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Tyre Pressure Monitoring Device Indicated A Fault - Repaired At End Of Test
  3. USER ENTERED - Handbrake Needs Strong Pull To Reach Minimum 16% Effort, Rear Brakes May Need Adjustment Or Repair
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201229TH OCTOBER 2013131,433 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 20112ND SEPTEMBER 2012111,583 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Over Plates Fitted To Vehicle At Time Of Test
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Headlamp Aims On Lower Limit
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wishbone Back Bushes Have Slight Play
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20102ND SEPTEMBER 201191,368 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres On Legal Limit On Inner Edges
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wishbone Back Bushes Have Slight Play
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201067,602 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 200967,602 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20082ND SEPTEMBER 200945,923 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Worn To 3mm
  2. USER ENTERED - Centre Exhaust Rubber Split But Still Supporting The System
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC55VVR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

YC55VVR MOT Comments

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YC55VVR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 189,164 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,458 miles

YC55VVR FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YC55VVR was manufactured on Wednesday 26th October 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 189,164 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,458 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC55VVR has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 17 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does YC55VVR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 YC55VVR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC55VVR Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 YC55VVR does have Tax. Read more

When does YC55VVR Tax expire?

The current Tax for YC55VVR will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YC55VVR MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC55VVR will expire in 4 months on Friday 23rd October 2026. Read more

When did YC55VVR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC55VVR was on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 10:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC55VVR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YC55VVR we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YC55VVR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YC55VVR we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC55VVR?

YC55VVR is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YC55VVR done?

The odometer reading for YC55VVR at the last MOT in September 2025 was 189,164 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,458 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC55VVR?

The vehicle YC55VVR was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 26th October 2005. Read more

What colour is YC55VVR?

The official colour of YC55VVR is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YC55VVR have?

YC55VVR has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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