BMW 3 SERIES YC55VYJ has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 149,626 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 09:49.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 9th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

YC55VYJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 2026149,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202418TH OCTOBER 2025139,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Propshaft Rubber Couplings Worn
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202318TH OCTOBER 2024129,048 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202218TH DECEMBER 2023127,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Under Covers Obscuring Testable Componants
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2022127,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Under Covers Obscuring Testable Componants
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202118TH DECEMBER 2022126,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202018TH DECEMBER 2021123,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Covers Obscuring Testable Items
  2. ADVISORY - Tpm Light On
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201918TH DECEMBER 2020122,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Covers Obscuring Testable Items
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Travel Long
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2019122,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Covers Obscuring Testable Items
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 201812TH DECEMBER 2019117,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Low On Tread & Worn On Outer Edge 225/45/17w 3mm Michelin Pilot Sport 3
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Wearing Low On Tread 3mm
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Low On Tread 3mm
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201712TH DECEMBER 2018112,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201612TH DECEMBER 2017108,285 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 201512TH DECEMBER 2016102,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201412TH DECEMBER 201595,253 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 201495,253 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Electrical Wiring Insecure (1.9.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201312TH DECEMBER 201486,031 MI
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 201386,301 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201212TH DECEMBER 201376,295 MI
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 201276,295 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 201169,888 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201120TH NOVEMBER 201269,888 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201017TH NOVEMBER 201165,370 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 200917TH NOVEMBER 201057,379 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20081ST NOVEMBER 200944,406 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC55VYJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

YC55VYJ MOT Comments

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YC55VYJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 149,626 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,481 miles

YC55VYJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YC55VYJ was manufactured on Tuesday 1st November 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 149,626 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,481 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC55VYJ has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 30 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 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 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does YC55VYJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 YC55VYJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC55VYJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 YC55VYJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YC55VYJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YC55VYJ will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 YC55VYJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC55VYJ will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 9th September 2026. Read more

When did YC55VYJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC55VYJ was on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 09:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC55VYJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YC55VYJ we can see 18 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 YC55VYJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YC55VYJ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC55VYJ?

YC55VYJ is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YC55VYJ done?

The odometer reading for YC55VYJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 149,626 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 7,481 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC55VYJ?

The vehicle YC55VYJ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st November 2005. Read more

What colour is YC55VYJ?

The official colour of YC55VYJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YC55VYJ have?

YC55VYJ has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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